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Published by Odhams Press Limited, London; Undated, but c.1930s. 299pp. 8vo. First edition thus. No dust jacket. Condition: Near Fine.
Bound in original mottled brown boards with gold gilt title to the spine. The binding is tight and in excellent condition, free from blemishes or damage other than perhaps the slightest touch of bumping to the spine ends. Inside, the pages are clean and bright and free from damage or marks, save some minor toning and the occasional age spot.
The Vicar of Wakefield was originally published in 1766 and was one of the most popular 18th century novels among Victorians. It tells the tale of Dr Charles Primrose and his family, who lose all their money and are forced to relocate to the parish on the land of the womanising Squire Thornhill. This novel tells of their misfortunes and adventure that follow. The novel is typically thought of as a sentimental novel, but it can also be read as a satire on the sentimental novel. Furthermore, it is possible to draw an analogy between… Read More

Published by Michael Joseph, London; 1951. 255pp. 8vo. First edition, first impression. Condition: Near Fine/Very Good+.Bound in original black cloth boards with gilt title to the spine, although a little faded. The binding is square and tight and in smart condition There is a touch of bumping to the spine ends and corners, and a few very faint scratch marks to the rear board, but the binding is otherwise very smart. Inside, there is a small hole to the top inside corner of the pastedown and also to the ffep, but otherwise, apart from the expected toning, the pages are clean and bright and in excellent condition.The book is housed in it's original dust jacket. There is some fading to the spine, a little wear to the spine ends and corners, and some toning to the flaps. In spite of these small points, however, the jacket complements the book nicely and remains in bright condition.Written by the author of "Odd Man Out", this novel is a murder mystery packed full of 'thievery, murder and the borders of… Read More