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Antique Book, Pendennis, William Thackeray, Novel, Fiction, Edwardian, C.1908

$694.79
£516
€608.48
CA$962.54
A$1,079.55
CHF 565.34
MX$13,117.60
NOK 7,178.93
SEK 6,806.13
DKK 4,541.95

About the Item

This is a delightful antique edition of Pendennis, the classic novel by celebrated English author William Makepeace Thackeray. An illustrated, bound volume, retaining its original form with appealing provenance — gifted as a school prize at Queen’s College, Taunton in 1912. Bound fiction volume in intact, original condition with gentle age-commensurate markings Authored and illustrated throughout by Thackeray, offering insight into his visual as well as literary style Features a charming prize label to the inside cover, awarded at Queen’s College, Taunton, dated 1912 Presented across 850 pages, richly detailed with black and white illustrations, adding depth to the narrative A fine example of Edwardian educational tradition and classic English literature This example published by MacMillan & Co, London in 1908 Decorative spine and boards, presenting well within a period bookcase or library display This edition of Pendennis is a handsome and characterful example of early 20th century publishing, and a fine collectible for lovers of Thackeray or antique literary works. Delivered ready to enjoy. Dimensions: Max Width: 13.5cm (5.25'') Max Depth: 4cm (1.5'') Max Height: 19cm (7.5'')
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.49 in (19 cm)Width: 5.32 in (13.5 cm)Depth: 1.58 in (4 cm)
  • Style:
    Edwardian (Of the Period)
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  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1910
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Presented in original, intact time-worn condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Hele, Devon, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 253561stDibs: LU2645345091022

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