The Kickleburys On the Rhine
London: Smith Elder & Co., 1850. First edition. leather_bound. [iv], 87, [1], [2 ad] pages. 18 x 14 cm. Hand-colored illustrated title page, frontispiece and 13 full-page plates. One of Thackeray's very popular Christmas books. Six titles were eventually published, between 1847-1855. This work satirizes the aristocracy of England and their frivolous way. Bound by Zahensdorf, raised bands, spine lettered with gilt arabesques and inner dentelles. Full black morocco. Teg. Fine. Item #24663
Price: $385.00
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