Antique A Shabby Genteel Story by William Makepeace Thackeray
$38.00
Capture the satirical wit of the Victorian era with this antique edition of Thackeray’s unfinished masterpiece. The deep burgundy cloth and embossed botanical detailing create a visual impact that feels scholarly, moody, and authentically aged.
- Measurements: 7.25 inches height, 5 inches width
- Decade: 1890s
- Style: Victorian Traditional
- Material: Hardcover
- Condition: Good antique condition; shows age-related wear to spine and edges
- Features: Written by William Makepeace Thackeray, 312 pages, published by Richard Edward King (London), embossed floral cover detailing
There is a distinct quality to the social commentary found within these early Richard Edward King printings. Carrying the honest shelf wear of over a century and the natural yellowing of its pages, this copy adds a real sense of history and character to a library display or a specialized collection.