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Great works of literature, often in their first edition. Classic and familiar stories as well as tales you have never heard before. We go back through four hundred years of storytelling.
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1856 The Fatal Boots and Cox's Diary; A Shabby Genteel Story; The Memoirs of Barry LyndonLondon: 1856-7Uncommon copy of Thackeray's stories in one volume, early editions as well as a first edition of 'The Memoirs of Barry Lyndon' in a full calf binding. -
1880 Roundabout Papers from The Cornhill MagazineNew York: 1880A handsomely bound collection of the 'Roundabout Papers' by William Makepeace Thackeray, also including some of his other notable works. -
1866 The Kickleburys on the RhineLondon: 1866A wonderful early edition of one of novels within William Makepeace Thackeray's 'Christmas Books', containing colour plates and 'An Essay on Thunder and Small Beer' as the preface. -
1850 Rebecca and Rowena, A Romance Upon RomanceLondon: 1850A smart, first edition copy of this early satirical novel by William Makepeace Thackeray, written under the pseudonym Mr. M.A. Titmarsh. -
1945-46 The Letters and Private Papers of William Makepeace ThackerayLondon: 1945-46A fascinating collection of papers and letters of British novelist William Makepeace Thackeray, complete with illustrated and folding plates. -
1854 The NewcomesLondon: 1854-5The first book form edition of this notable novel by William Makepeace Thackeray, illustrated by Richard Doyle. -
1914 The History of Henry Esmond, Esq. Written by HimselfLondon: 1914An illustrated edition of Thackeray's popular novel 'Henry Esmond', set during the reign of Queen Anne. -
1866 The Four GeorgesLondon: 1866A charming account of the lives of the English under the four King Georges, illustrated throughout and in a signed binding from Bayntun's. -
1849-50 The History of PendennisLondon: 1849-50A first edition copy of William Makepeace Thackeray's iconic novel, 'The History of Pendennis'. Uniformly bound in half calf and illustrated throughout by the author. -
1910 The NewcomesOxford: 1910A finely bound copy of William Makepeace Thackeray's noted novel 'The Newcomes'. From the library at Julians Park, once home of socialite and patron of arts Audrey Pleydell-Bouverie. -
1902 The VirginiansLondon: 1902An illustrated edition of this novel by William Makepeace Thackeray, complete in three volumes. -
c1906 The Works of William Makepeace ThackerayLondon: c1906A collection of twenty six volumes of the illustrated works of William Makepeace Thackeray, the London edition. -
1875 Familjen Newcome Roman I Fyra DelarStockholm: 1875A complete set of Thackeray's four part nove 'The Newcomes'l, in Swedish. -
1887 The Mahogany TreeBoston: 1887A delightful illustrated edition of this Christmastime poem from William Makepeace Thackery. -
1858-59 The VirginiansLondon: 1858-59A nice first issue of Thackeray's historical novel revolving around the American War of Independence, illustrated throughout with Thackeray's original plates. -
1854 2vol The NewcomesLondon: 1854-1855The first edition of this novel by William Makepeace Thackeray, illustrated throughout by Richard Doyle. -
1892-4 The Works of William Makepeace ThackerayLondon: 1892-4A beautifully bound collection of the satirical works of William Makepeace Thackeray, illustrated throughout, including with Thackeray's own illustrations. -
1926 Satirical PoemsLondon: 1926A collection of poetry by important poet Siegfried Sassoon, presented by the author 'from an old friend'. -
1847 Mrs Perkins's BallLondon: 1847The hand-coloured issue of Thackeray's satirical Christmas work, illustrated with his own beautiful hand-coloured plates throughout. -
1898 The History of Henry EsmondLondon: 1898A lovely edition of William Makepeace Thackeray's historical novel, lavishly illustrated throughout. -
1854 The Newcomes, Memoirs of a Most Respectable FamilyLondon: 1854A first edition of William Makepeace Thackeray's 'The Newcomes' - two volumes in one. -
1858-9 The Virginians. A Tale of the Last Century.London: 1858-9A beautiful first edition, first impression, of Thackeray's historical fiction novel revolving around the American War of Independence, illustrated by Thackeray throughout. -
1879 The Works of William Makepeace ThackerayLondon: 1879A smartly bound complete set of the works of William Makepeace Thackeray. -
1879 The Works of W M ThackerayLondon: 1879A fine, twenty four volume set of William Makepeace Thackeray's works. Charmingly illustrated throughout. -
1873 Old KensingtonLeipzig: 1873A very smartly bound copy of this novel by Anne Thackeray, daughter of popular satirical author William Makepeace Thackeray. The first European edition of this work. -
1858-9 2vol The Virginians W M Thackeray Illustrated Novel 1st Edition 1st IssueLondon: 1858-9The first edition, first issue of this famous historical novel. Written, and illustrated, by eminent Victorian author, and contemporary of Charles Dickens, William Makepeace Thackeray. -
1863 Roundabout Papers Essays William M. Thackeray Illustrated First EditionLondon: 1863The first edition of William Thackeray's collection of essays 'Roundabout Papers', all having been originally published in 'Cornhill Magazine', illustrated throughout. -
c1920 7vol Supplemental Nights Richard Burton Arabian Nights Limited EdAnon: c1920A complete seven volume set of Richard Burton's supplemental series of 'The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night'. -
1869-86 24vol The Novels of William Makepeace Thackeray Vanity Fair IllustratedLondon: 1869-86A nicely bound fully illustrated collection of the works of William Makepeace Thackeray. -
1881 1vol only History of Samuel Titmarsh Great Hoggarty Diamond ThackerayLondon: 1881A selection of three literary works by the notable nineteenth century author William Makepeace Thackeray, with a illustrated frontispiece. -
1966 Siegfried Sassoon a Critical Study by Michael ThorpeLondon: 1966A study of the works of Siegfried Sassoon by Michael Thorpe. -
1883 26vols The Works of William Makepeace Thackeray Illustrated Original ClothLondon: 1883-1884Twenty-six volumes of William Makepeace Thackeray's work. -
1852 2 vol in 1 History of Henry Esmond William ThackerayLondon: 1852William Thackeray's historical novel about a colonel in the service of Queen Anne. -
1886, Volume XXVI of The Works of William Makepeace Thackeray Punch Illustrated ScarceLondon: 1886A quarter leather bound edition with marbled boards of Volume 26 of 'The Works of William Makepeace Thackeray' and his 'Contributions to Punch' complete with the authors own illustrations. -
1849 The History of Samuel Titmarsh and The Great Hoggarty Diamond William Makepeace Thackeray IllustratedLondon: 1849A delightful illustrated copy of 'The History of Samuel Titmarsh and The Great Hoggarty Diamond' by W M Thackeray -
1893 10vols The Works of William Thackeray Illustrated Vanity Fair NewcomesLondon: 1893The complete works of William Thackeray in thirteen volumes.