1891 The Irish Sketch Book William Makepeace Thackeray Scarce

Description: Click here to see our other books! The Irish Sketch Book William Makepeace Thackeray 1891 Smith, Elder, & Co : London 6" by 4" [2], 352, [2pp.] SUMMARY A vanishingly scarce copy of William Makepeace Thackeray's travel book on Ireland. Illustrated,Leather Binding,Very Scarce Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 0.5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 15.99 EU Postage: £ 13.99 European Postage: £ 14.99 Asia Postage: £ 18.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 19.99 DESCRIPTION In a smart, full calf binding, with gilt detailing. This work was previously published alongside critical reviews, with the Paris Sketchbook and with Eastern Sketches, a journey from Cornhill to Cairo. In this work, William Makepeace Thackeray documents his exploration of Ireland, presenting his time in Dublin, Cork, Killarney, Galway and many other places. Written just a few years before the Irish potato famine, which began in 1845. With an ink inscription of W. H. Estcourt dated Dec 17th 1900. CONDITION In full calf binding, with gilt detailing. Externally, smart, with light rubbing to the extremities and the odd mark. Fading to the leather, mainly to the extremities and to the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean, with the occasional spot. Ink inscription to the first blank. Overall Condition: Very Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques

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