Rare and impressive catalog of fine books from a Philadelphia collection
This listing compiles a wide range of scarce and high‑quality books, from first editions to exquisitely bound sets. Highlights include major authors, illustrated works, and notable bibliographic issues, all described with careful detail for collectors and enthusiasts.
The material spans poetry, drama, travel, and fiction, with many items noted for bindings, illustrations, and limited print runs. While some entries emphasize condition and provenance, the overall collection showcases the variety and depth that distinguished early print culture.
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Excerpt from The Very Remarkable Thackeray Collection: Fine Miscellaneous Books
Thackeray was both surprised and deeply touched when Charlotte Bronte published this preface, for it was the first definite tribute to his genius from an authoritative source.
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Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This extraordinary collection offers a privileged glimpse into the literary landscape of Victorian England and the remarkable works produced during this influential era. With a particular focus on the renowned novelist William Makepeace Thackeray, the author delves into his creative genius and explores themes prevalent in his celebrated works, such as Vanity Fair, The History of Pendennis, and The Newcomes. Through analysis of Thackeray's witty social commentary and astute observations on human nature, the book examines how his writings captured the essence of 19th-century society, from its complexities and hypocrisy to its social and moral values. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332349487_0
Quantity: Over 20 available
Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781332349487
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781332349487
Quantity: 15 available