The Very Remarkable Thackeray Collection: Fine Miscellaneous Books (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

B. A. Behrend

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0656942347 ISBN 13: 9780656942343

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Rare and impressive catalog of fine books from a Philadelphia collection

This listing compiles a wide range of scarce and high‑quality books, from first editions to exquisitely bound sets. Highlights include major authors, illustrated works, and notable bibliographic issues, all described with careful detail for collectors and enthusiasts.

The material spans poetry, drama, travel, and fiction, with many items noted for bindings, illustrations, and limited print runs. While some entries emphasize condition and provenance, the overall collection showcases the variety and depth that distinguished early print culture.

• First editions, limited runs, and rare bindings from celebrated presses and binders
• Illustrated works, engravings, and frontispieces that enrich the reading experience
• Comprehensive sets and long runs from authors such as Thackeray, Dickens, Shakespeare, and Browning

Ideal for serious collectors seeking a distinguished, single-owner batch of bibliographic treasures and for libraries or dealers expanding a rare books program.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0656942347
• ISBN 13: 9780656942343
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 57