[Bindings] Thackeray, William Makepeace. Works

London, Smith, Elder & Co., 1869-1886. 1st ed., 26 vols., 4to. Nums. woodengr. plates and ills., printed in 1000 numb. copies, bound by Francis Bedford in contemp. unif. polished calf w. richly gilt spines w. 2 contrasting mor. letterpieces (red and green), marbled endpapers and gilt inner dentelles, t.e.g.

A few vols. with loosening covers and backstrip sl. rubbed; letterpieces of final 2 volumes sl. discoloured. Overall an attractive set. First edition of Thackeray's Works. From the library of cardinal John J. Wright. (total 26)