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1925 and 1926 reprints of the 1910 issuance. Original title: "The History of Pendennis: His Fortunes and Misfortunes, His Friends and His Greatest Enemy." A complete, 2-volume Everyman's Library set of William Makepeace Thackeray's semi-autobiographical novel, published in installments from 1848 to 1850, just after his "Vanity Fair." The story follows the progression of young Arthur Pendennis, known to friends as 'Pen.' Many of the characters in this work also appear in other Thackeray novels, such as "The Newcomes" and "The Adventures of Philip." With an introduction by Walter Jerrold. EL catalogue number 425 & 426 in their "Fiction" series, edited by Ernest Rhys. --- In "Shield Era" curved back binding style 2, dark red ribbed cloth-covered boards with gilt-stamped Reginald Knowles-designed spine titling & decorations, blindstamped J. M. Dent vignette to front cover, and with black topstain and fancy Knowles woodcut art at title page, frontis and endpapers. Volumes lack the dust jackets. --- About-Near Fine copies: clean, tightly-bound and bright, though with penciled price to front endpapers.; 16mo - 6 to 7 in. tall; xx, 394, viii, 394 pages. Seller Inventory # 88778
Title: Pendennis (in complete 2-volume Everyman's ...
Publisher: Everyman's Library - J. M. Dent & Sons Ltd. / E. P. Dutton & Co., Inc. 1925-1926, London / New York
Publication Date: 1925
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Near Fine
Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket
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