The works of William Makepeace Thackeray

In twelve volumes. London : Smith, Elder & Co., 1877. Twelve volumes, octavo, finely bound in half calf over marbled papered boards (lightly rubbed at edges), spines in compartments with raised bands and gilt decoration, dual contrasting Morocco title-pieces lettered in gilt, marbled edges and endpapers, each volume approximately 600 – 700 pages, frontispiece illustrations; occasional light foxing.

A handsome set of Thackeray’s classics, including Vanity Fair, The Book of Snobs, The Virginians, and others. Known for his satire and biting wit, Thackeray’s popularity was second only to Charles Dickens in the Victorian era.