first edition Hardcover
1942 · New York
by Thackeray, William Makepeace
New York: Limited Editions Club, 1942. Book. Near fine condition. Hardcover. First Edition. Quarto (4to). xvi, 119 pages of text. Original dark blue hardcover binding in almost new condition. Includes the protective inner sleeve, and the original slipcase; both are darkened by sunning and are somewhat shelfworn, and the slipcase is repaired with clear tape, remaining functional and attractive. Contains illustrations by Michael Angelo Titmarsh and Fritz Kredel, and an Introduction by George Macy. The illustrations are hand-colored under the supervision of Kredel. Number 7 of 1500 copies printed. Previous owner's bookplate neatly on the front endpaper. The text is clean and unmarked. First edition..
(Inventory #: 014874)