1858-59 The Virginians by W. Thackeray. First Issue, First Edition. 2 Vol. SOLD first issue of 'The Virginians'

first issue of 'The Virginians' by William Thackeray

The chest has some wear commensurate with age

opened in 1872

Height: 87cm

Often made in the bentwood style and painted with rosemal decoration

1858-59 The Virginians by W. Thackeray. First Issue, First Edition. 2 Vol. SOLD first issue of 'The Virginians'A first edition, first issue of 'The Virginians' by William Thackeray. Published by Bradbury & Evans, Volume I printed in 1858 and Volume II printed in 1859. Line 33 of p. 207 has the first issue misprint of 'actresses' instead of 'ancestress' and chapters 47 and 48 are misnumbered. Half bound in a dark green leather with marbled boards. The spines boast five raised bands, gilt detail and maroon leather title panels. The bindings show shelf wear to