Ritchie Hester Thackeray (11 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Lightly worn.

HC. 340pp "The Letters and Journals of Anne Thackeray Ritchie, with Many Letters of William Makepeace Thackeray." very good, maroon cloth (hardcover) no dustjacket.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good-. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Ex-library with evidence of a label removed from the spine, ink stamps to head of text block and front pastedown. Spine ends bumped and somewhat worn, tail corners bumped, joints rubbed. Spine and the head edge of front cover sunned. Small dark spot to front cover. Lacks the dust jacket.; The personal correspondence and journals of Anne Thackeray Ritchie, daughter of William Makepeace Thackeray. Provides a very revealing first-person account of her father's turbulent home and married life and the unusual circumstances of his children being raised by his own parents. The letters of both Anne and William show the workings of their daily lives, writing processes, and social and world views. Frontispiece of John Singer Sargent's pencil drawing of Anne Thackeray Ritchie. Includes previously unpublished line drawings by both Anne and William, the latter's drawings accompanying facsimiles of his holograph letters. Includes a Preface by the Editor Hester Thackeray Richie, Anne's daughter. Sections include Principal Dates in the Life of Anne Thackeray Richie, letters written from 1837 through 1919, and an Appendix, that being a Chronological List of Lady Richie's Books. Red cloth on boards, gilt title to spine. This copy is ex-library and the "B-Y" line on the copyright page indicates printing in February (B) 1949 (Y). Ex-library and withdrawn, but internally clean and more presentable than VG- would suggest.; B&W Illustrations; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall; 340 pages.

First edition. 340p. Ex-library copy of a burgundy cloth hardcover book in very good condition. Contains library stamps and stickers. A bit of fading on back cover and mild edgewear. Otherwise clean and tight. Includes black and white plates.

hardcover. Condition: Good. No dust jacket. Good hardcover with some shelfwear; may have previous owner's name inside. Standard-sized.

hardcover. Condition: good. With a few b/w illustrations. viii, 318pp. 8vo, worn grey cloth-backed boards. London: John Murray, 1924. Worn and with damp stain on exterior of spine; still a good copy.

Illustrated Wrappers. Condition: Near Fine. B/W Illustrations Throughout, No Color Illustrations (illustrator). First Edition. Single Issue In Original Wrappers. Near Fine, Light Edgewear Where Covers Overlap The Page Block. No Marks. Faint Dampstaining To Pages At Center In Upper Right Hand Corner.

Hard Cover. Good+. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Green H/B with pink patterned unclipped dustwrapper. Very minor foxing to endpaers and edges o/w very good. D/W is a little scuffed with light grubbiness to back cover. B/W frontis of Anny. The letters of Anny thackeray as compiled by her daughter and first published by John Murray in 1924. An additional lettter - "The Robert Browning Letter" is also included as well as quotes from Virginia Woolfe and Edward Gosse. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Burgundy cloth boards with bright gilt titling to spine. Book is large (340 pp) but tight, square and free of all markings inside other than original owners attractive book plate - Christine Fredrika Bronson. Book has some fading on the front cover but is otherwise Near Fine. Nice frontis of Anne Thackeray Ritchie by John Singer Sargent and previously unpublished line drawings by Thackeray and Lady Ritchie. Now protected with an archival-quality mylar cover.

8vo. pp. viii, [ii], 314. 4pp. undated advertisements. Portrait frontispiece of Anne Thackeray Ritchie from a drawing by John Singer Sargent and four full-page illustrations. Further illustrations in the text. Original publisher's grey cloth-backed boards, paper label on spine. Preface by Hester Ritchie. Signed presentation copy: 'For my mother's dearest E. P. from Hester Ritchie March 5th 1924'. E. P. refers to Elizabeth Merivale née Pittman. Her husband, the poet and dramatist, Herman Merivale (1839 1906), moved in literary circles, and was friends with William Makepeace Thackeray. Loosely inserted 'The Cornhill Magazine. November 1919'. pp. 359-468. An article concerning Anne Isabella Thackeray (Lady Ritchie) by Howard Overing Sturgis. Slightly nicked at head and foot of spine, light wear to boards. VG. Light wear and slight rubbing otherwise very good.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1924. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: : - 364, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 364.