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Wed, Sep 18, 2019 12:30AM EDT
Lot 195

The History of Henry Esmond, Esq.

Estimate: $300 - $400

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[Thackeray, William Makepeace] The History of Henry Esmond, Esq. London: Printed for Smith, Elder, & Company, 1852. 3 volume set, first editions, polished half calf over marbled boards, spine gilt in 4 compartments; 2 tooled in blind, double filleted twice per compartment with raised bands tooled in gilt, black gilt lettered spine label in compartment. 8vos. Joints and corners rubbed, fore edges bumped; owner inscriptions to endpapers, title and dedication page repaired with cardstock and tear tape to vol. I; missing half-title page.