
A likely first Everyman's Library edition, 1908 (though undated). An Everyman's Library reprint edition of Thackeray's magnum opus, in which, per Ross p.498-99 ". . .all the diverse characters are united under the dazzling influence of [Thackeray's main character] Becky Sharp." With an introduction by Whitelaw Reid. E.L. no. 298 in Everyman's Library Fiction series, edited by Ernest Rhys. --- In flatback binding style 1, full carmine cloth-covered boards with Reginald Knowles-designed gilt spine titling & decorations, blindstamped J. M. Dent vignette to front cover, black topstain and fancy Knowles woodcut art at title page & frontis. Lacks the dust jacket. --- With acidic staining to front and rear endpapers, prior owner's discreet rubberstamping and pencilings to a few leaves, and small soiled spot to textblock fore-edge, else a clean, tightly bound copy.; 16mo (6 to 7 in. tall); xv, 699 pages
Title: Vanity Fair (Everyman's Library #298)
Location Published: London / New York, Everyman's Library - J. M. Dent & Sons Ltd. / E. P. Dutton & Co., Inc.: [c.1908]
Binding: Hard Cover
Book Condition: Very Good with no dust jacket
Categories: >>Classic Fiction, Literature, >>Everyman's Library Editions
Stock No.: 83880