Description: Click here to see our other books! The Vicar of Wakefield Oliver Goldsmith; Austin Dobson 1894 Macmillan and Co. : London 7.5" by 5" xxxiv, [2], 395, [6]pp. SUMMARY An early printing of Oliver Goldsmith's notable novel, beautifully illustrated by Hugh Thomson. Early Edition,Illustrated,Publishers' Original Binding Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed This book weighs 0.5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 15.99 EU Postage: £ 13.99 European Postage: £ 14.99 Asia Postage: £ 18.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 19.99 DESCRIPTION One of the most popular novels among Victorians, The Vicar of Wakefield was originally published in 1766, and concerns family endurance, and the drama surrounding the Primrose family, who live an idyllic country life until they loose finances and their daughter is abducted. A comedic novel told with much sentiment. An early printing of the 1890 edition with illustrations by Hugh Thomson and an introduction by Austin Dobson. Thomson was a renowned illustrator known for decorating works by important authors including Jane Austen and Charles Dickens.Written by Oliver Goldsmith, popular Anglo-Irish novelist, playwright, and poet in the Georgian era. This is his most well known work, along with the pastoral poem 'The Deserted Village' and his play 'The Good Natur'd Man.' CONDITION In the original publisher's full cloth binding with decorative gilt to spine and front board, gilt to the edges. Externally excellent with minor shelf wear only and a minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine and extremities. Previous ownership inscription to recto front blank leaf, dated 1933-4. Internally, firmly bound. Minor spotting to fore edge affecting the occasional leaf, particularly first and last few. With illustrations in text. Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques
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Topic: Fiction
Publisher: Macmillan and Co.
Author: Oliver Goldsmith; Austin Dobson
Binding: Cloth
Subject: None
Special Attributes: None
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Region: London
Illustrator: Hugh Thomson
Signed: No
Place of Publication: London
Year Printed: 1894
Country/Region of Manufacture: London
