The History of Henry Esmond, Esq.
by Thackeray, William Makepiece
- Used
- Fine
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Fine/Fine
- Seller
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Herefordshire, United Kingdom
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About This Item
New York, U.S.A.: Limited Editions Club, 1956. Bound in the publishers luxurious floral cloth with black title label to spine. Ths is a special limited edition of 1500 copies produced specifically for The Limited Editions club of New York and signed by the famous illustrator Edward Ardizzone. This copy is number 66 Each illustration has been hand coloured at the studio of Walter Fischer. The book looks unread and is very tightly bound. It is almost 'as new' in its appearance and remains very fresh and presentable. Housed in the sturdy brown slipcase which is in fine condition. Bright and vivid colour illustrations by Edward Ardizzone capture the books essence fantastically ! A very nice copy indeed.. First Edition Thus. Decorative Cloth. Fine/Fine. Illus. by Edward Ardizzone. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. FIRST EDITION.
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Details
- Bookseller
- The Rare Book Shelf (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 001172
- Title
- The History of Henry Esmond, Esq.
- Author
- Thackeray, William Makepiece
- Illustrator
- Edward Ardizzone
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Fine
- Edition
- First Edition Thus
- Publisher
- Limited Editions Club
- Place of Publication
- New York, U.S.A.
- Date Published
- 1956
- Size
- 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall
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The Rare Book Shelf
Biblio member since 2005
Herefordshire
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