The Virginians by Thackeray - 1904 Antique Leather-Bound Edition
Lot 939 in KW Consignment shop. Sold by KW Consignment Inc. in Waterloo, ON.
- Price
- $12.00
- Condition
- Condition unknown
- Delivery
- Pickup only for this lot
- Pickup
- Waterloo, ON
- Filed under
- Media > Books
- Retail
- $12.00
Description
This antique 1904 edition of William Makepeace Thackeray's historical novel, The Virginians: A Tale of the Last Century, features a sophisticated dark navy-blue leather-bound cover. The spine is detailed with five gold-gilt floral leaf motifs and the title and author’s name in matching gold lettering. Published by Thomas Nelson and Sons, this volume includes a frontispiece illustration and a built-in ribbon bookmark. It is a classic example of early 20th-century fine bookbinding, ideal for collectors of historical literature.
Details
- Author: William Makepeace Thackeray
- Title: The Virginians
- Publisher: Thomas Nelson and Sons (1904)
- Material: Leather Binding, Paper
- Dimensions: 6 1/4" (L) x 4 1/4" (W) x 1" (H)
- Weight: 0.49 lbs
- Condition: Good antique condition. The leather cover shows visible surface scuffing and edge wear consistent with its 120-year age. The gold-gilt on the spine remains legible. Pages show natural toning and some light foxing on the title page, but the binding remains secure.
HS Code: 4901990000
Country of Origin: United Kingdom (London)
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