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The Virginias A Tales of The Last Century 2 Volumes
by W. M. Thackeray
- Used
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Clarence, New York, United States
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About This Item
London: Bradbury & Evans, 1859. First Edition. First edition. Measuring approximately 9" x 6" with 382, 376 numbered pages.
These two volumes are in poor condition. Volumes I spine is heavily chipped with most of it missing. Front board is completely detached from binding. Moderately foxed to all edges of textblock. Interior pages have minor staining. Volume II spine is loose from binding but hanging on. Heavy chipping at ends and split at rear gutter. Both hinges are cracked and boards are loose from binding. Moderate foxing to all edges of textblock. Minor staining to interior pages.
The novel tells the story of Henry Esmond's twin grandsons, Virginia-born George and Henry Warrington. Henry's romantic entanglement with an older woman leads to his volunteering in the British army and fighting under the command of General Wolfe at the 1759 capture of Quebec.
Please view the many other rare titles available for purchase at our store. We are always interested in purchasing individual or collections of fine books.
Inventory #(N12-60).
These two volumes are in poor condition. Volumes I spine is heavily chipped with most of it missing. Front board is completely detached from binding. Moderately foxed to all edges of textblock. Interior pages have minor staining. Volume II spine is loose from binding but hanging on. Heavy chipping at ends and split at rear gutter. Both hinges are cracked and boards are loose from binding. Moderate foxing to all edges of textblock. Minor staining to interior pages.
The novel tells the story of Henry Esmond's twin grandsons, Virginia-born George and Henry Warrington. Henry's romantic entanglement with an older woman leads to his volunteering in the British army and fighting under the command of General Wolfe at the 1759 capture of Quebec.
Please view the many other rare titles available for purchase at our store. We are always interested in purchasing individual or collections of fine books.
Inventory #(N12-60).
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- Bookseller
- Ernestoic Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 5430
- Title
- The Virginias A Tales of The Last Century 2 Volumes
- Author
- W. M. Thackeray
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Bradbury & Evans
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1859
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
Terms of Sale
Ernestoic Books
30 day return guarantee, with full refund including original shipping costs for up to 30 days after delivery if an item arrives misdescribed or damaged.
About the Seller
Ernestoic Books
Biblio member since 2023
Clarence, New York
About Ernestoic Books
Ernestoic Books, where you can find the most sought after Modern First Editions. As our name suggests, Ernest Hemingway is our specialty and our passion. We guarantee the condition of every book we sell. Returns may be made within 14 days of receipt for any reason. We are always interested in purchasing individual or collections of fine books.
Glossary
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- First Edition
- In book collecting, the first edition is the earliest published form of a book. A book may have more than one first edition in...
- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
- Cracked
- In reference to a hinge or a book's binding, means that the glue which holds the opposing leaves has allowed them to separate,...
- Edges
- The collective of the top, fore and bottom edges of the text block of the book, being that part of the edges of the pages of a...
- Foxed
- Foxing is the age related browning, or brown-yellowish spots, that can occur to book paper over time. When this aging process...
- Gutter
- The inside margin of a book, connecting the pages to the joints near the binding.
- Poor
- A book with significant wear and faults. A poor condition book is still a reading copy with the full text still readable. Any...
- Chipping
- A defect in which small pieces are missing from the edges; fraying or small pieces of paper missing the edge of a paperback, or...
- Fine
- A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
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