Easton Press THE ROSE AND THE RING William Makepeace Thackeray, Leather Bound Collector's Edition [Sealed]

William Makepeace Thackeray

Published by Easton Press

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VERY FINE. Sealed without any flaws. Includes collector's notes. Easton Press, Norwalk CT. Limited Edition - Collector's Edition. A great unique gift for yourself or for a loved one. Part of prestigious The Collector's Library of Famous Editions published by Easton Press. Beautifully illustrated and bound in full genuine leather. A rare collector's edition that is hard to find, especially in this very fine condition. The Rose and The Ring is a satirical work of fantasy fiction written by William Makepeace Thackeray, originally published at Christmas 1854 (though dated 1855). It criticises, to some extent, the attitudes of the monarchy and those at the top of society and challenges their ideals of beauty and marriage. Set in the fictional countries of Paflagonia and Crim Tartary, the story revolves around the lives and fortunes of four young royal cousins, Princesses Angelica and Rosalba, and Princes Bulbo and Giglio. Each page is headed by a line of poetry summing up the plot at that point and the storyline as a whole is laid out, as the book states, as "A Fireside Pantomime". The original edition had illustrations by Thackeray who had once intended a career as an illustrator. About the author William Makepeace Thackeray (18 July 1811 24 December 1863) was an English novelist, author and illustrator, who was born in India. He is known for his satirical works, particularly his 1848 novel Vanity Fair, a panoramic portrait of British society, and the 1844 novel The Luck of Barry Lyndon, which was adapted for a 1975 film by Stanley Kubrick. Condition Very Fine. Sealed. A wonderful bright clean copy. Free of markings, writings, or stamps. No attached bookplates or indication of any removed. Tight spine. Not even a single scratch to the gilded page edges. Unread book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Easton Press THE ROSE AND THE RING William Makepeace Thackeray, Leather Bound Collector's Edition [Sealed]
• Publisher: Easton Press
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: Limited Edition
• Condition: New
• Seller catalogs:
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