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WILLIAM MAKEPEACE THACKERAY. A Chest of Cigars, San Francisco: John Henry Nash, 1918.Octavo, edition of 250, pp. [ii] 13, 1 (colophon), printed boards quarter-bound in vellum with black lettering to spine, some leaves unopened. First printed in 1845, here given sumptuous private press treatment, it's a preposterous tale of penniless young lovers who are rescued from poverty by 2,000 cigars.Condition of this book:Covers are age-toned, all else fine. Special Limited Edition, first issue in this format. Size: Octavo (standard book size). Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. All edges clean, neat and free of foxing. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Humour; England; 1900-1920; Literature & Literary. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 55423. Seller Inventory # 55423
Title: A Chest of Cigars
Publisher: John Henry Nash, San Francisco
Publication Date: 1918
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Near Fine
Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket
Edition: First Edition.
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