1858-9 The Virginians A Tale of the Last Century

Description

Decorative Binding, Early Edition, First Edition

Illustrated, with numerous plates and woodcuts across both volumes. First edition in book form. Prior to this edition the work was issued in 24 monthly parts. First issue, with 'actresses' for 'ancestresses' to page 207 and chapters 47 and 48 misnumbered. Collated, complete according to binder's instructions. With the bookplate of one George Clarke Bellairs to the front pastedown of both volumes. Bellairs may be the same to have written 'The Vestry Book and Accounts of the Churchwardens of St Mary's Leicester.' 'The Virginians' is an historical novel by Thackeray and forms a sequel to his novel 'Henry Esmond.' The plot follows Esmond's twin grandsons, George and Henry Warrington. The work has become a standard novel of nineteenth century fiction. William Makepeace Thackeray was a British novelist, writer and author of the 19th century. He is particularly remembered for his satirical works, particularly 'Vanity Fair.'