The Book of Snobs
by Thackeray, W. M
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
-
Palm Springs, California, United States
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About This Item
First edition. Octavo. B/W illustrations by the author. Original pictorial wrappers. Half title page. Later full red morocco by Bradstreet, t.e.g. Very good (slight rubbing; no foxing). 180 pages + 2 page of ads. No signatures or bookplates.
Printed by Bradbury & Evans.
An early satirical work on etiquette.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Houle Rare Books & Autographs (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 2222526
- Title
- The Book of Snobs
- Author
- Thackeray, W. M
- Illustrator
- Thackeray, W. M.
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Punch Office
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1848
- Pages
- 180
- Size
- Octavo
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Bookseller catalogs
- LITERATURE;
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
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- Octavo
- Another of the terms referring to page or book size, octavo refers to a standard printer's sheet folded four times, producing...
- Morocco
- Morocco is a style of leather book binding that is usually made with goatskin, as it is durable and easy to dye. (see also...
- Half Title
- The blank front page which appears just prior to the title page, and typically contains only the title of the book, although, at...
- Title Page
- A page at the front of a book which may contain the title of the book, any subtitles, the authors, contributors, editors, the...
- Wrappers
- The paper covering on the outside of a paperback. Also see the entry for pictorial wraps, color illustrated coverings for...