Knickleburys on Rhine river 1850 Thackeray 1st illustrated fine leather book

(Old Books, 19th Century Books, Leather Books, Victorian Lit, Illustrated Books, William Makepeace Thackeray).

The Knickleburys on the Rhine, by M.A. Titmarsh [William Makepeace Thackeray].
Published 1850, London by Smith, Elder, & Co. First Edition.
87 pages. Text in English. Illustrated throughout with tinted lithographs, including frontis & half title.

Attractive antiquarian 1/2 leather binding, raised & gilt bands, gilt title lettering & compartment decorations, marbled covers & end papers, top edge gilt.

Book is physically old and shows some light minimal signs of handling and time. 

Binding gently age worn but still appealing, leather and joints slightly rubbed but still supple, remains overall very attractive as an object.

Text block paper is gently age toned as typical, internally book remains mostly clean, tight and sound. A book which has been taken care of but may/ does not look like new.

Still attractive on the shelf. Book displays a pleasing and unique age patina and is in rather nice antiquarian condition, any age flaws seem easy to overlook or forgive. 

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Book Measures c. 7 1/4" H x 5 3/8" W.

[B8954].