Vanity Fair
by Thackeray, William Makepeace (1811-1863)
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Galway, Ireland
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About This Item
London : T. Nelson & Sons, 1952. First Edition in this form. Hardcover. Previous owner's inscription. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat dulled and rubbed as with age. Some wear to spine. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Series: Nelson classics. Physical description: 951p. ; 17cm. Notes: Publication date and edition are suggested. Subjects: English fiction.
Synopsis
Vanity Fair: A Novel without a Hero is William Thackeray's celebrated satirical novel of 19th century British society. Vanity Fair follows the rags-to-riches tale of the captivating and ruthless Becky Sharpe as she navigates her way through London society with fearsome determination and ambition.
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Details
- Bookseller
- MW Books Ltd. (IE)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 305148
- Title
- Vanity Fair
- Author
- Thackeray, William Makepeace (1811-1863)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition in this form
- Publisher
- London : T. Nelson & Sons
- Date Published
- 1952
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