Vanity Fair William Makepeace Thackeray US First Edition Antique 1848 AS IS

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You're bidding on "Vanity Fair - A Novel Without A Hero", written and illustrated by William Makepeace Thackeray, first edition published 1848 by Harper & Brothers, New York. A lengthy social satire, the work - considered Thackeray's masterpiece and one of the greatest English novels - was first serialized over 20 installments in Punch Magazine in 1847-1848. Published in book form in 1848, it was a major success on both sides of the pond.
This is the U.S. first edition - less collectible than the British, but still a rare find.
NOTE - some significant issues of condition - mainly that it appears to have been wet at some point, and pages are stained to varying degrees throughout - although note that it's still quite
readable and overall not a particularly distressed copy - no mildew/odor, and minimal foxing for age and type. Boards are a bit warped - decent presentation spine-out from the shelf - red cloth with red leather label and gilt stamped titling. Appears complete with all content - including Thackeray's own illustrations, which are rarely published in reissues and even more rarely at this level of quality. SOLD AS IS AS FOUND.
Please review photos carefully to make your own determination of condition and appeal, and don't hesitate to ask any questions prior to bidding - thanks for looking!