The History of Pendennis: His Fortunes and Misfortunes, His Friends and His Greatest Enemy

London: Bradbury and Evans, 1849-1850. First edition thus. Two quartos in polished half-leather and marbled paper-backed boards; frontispieces, illustrations, 44 plates, 23 cm. Added title pages, engraved./ The first edition complete in two volumes: previously issued in twenty-four monthly numbers. Ex-library with institutional bookplates and deaccession stamps to front board versos, Small "Univ. of Calif." blindstamps to title pages and several pages throughout, empty small card pockets to rear board versos. Overall a tight, clean set , with modest edge-wear. Very good thus. See photos. ISBN:

First appearance in book form. In a handsome binding. A classic work of English literature. A bildungsroman, the novel follows the life and adventures of young Arthur Pendennis ("Pen") , as he navigates the ups and downs of English society in the 19th century. The novel provides a detailed and satirical portrayal of various social classes, manners, and customs of the time."—Wikipedia. ¶ Thackeray, William Makepeace, 1811-1863. Steel engravings. Wood engravings. Novels. Humorous fiction. Autobiographical fiction. Bildungsromans. Novels. Romans