1849 The History of Samuel Titmarsh and the Great Hoggarty Diamond

Description

First Edition, Illustrated, Leather Binding

The first edition in book form. 

A short and sombre novel by William Makepeace Thackeray, following a man who find access to a diamond which can grant him great wealth. Over the course of the novel, Titmarsh comes to the realisation that the most valuable treasure a man can have is a good wife. 

Illustrated with a frontispiece, engraved title page, and eight plates.

Half-title is present.

Collated, all plates are present. Bound without the adverts.

William Makepeace Thackeray is best known for his satirical works looking at English society, most especially for 'Vanity Fair'. He tended to be quite savage in his attacks on society, publishing under various pseudonyms in his youth to avoid personal criticism.

Bookplate of James Turner to the front paste down.