The Complete Works of William Makepeace Thackeray: Sketch Books (Vol. II)

The book is bound in green cloth, showing wear consistent with its age, including some discoloration and rubbing on the spine and cover. The binding remains firm, and the pages are clean, with no inscriptions or library markings. There is no dust jacket present.

This volume, "The Complete Works of William Makepeace Thackeray: Sketch Books (Vol. II)," was published by Harper & Brothers in 1904, in New York and London. It features Thackeray's "The Irish Sketch Book" and "Notes of a Journey from Cornhill to Grand Cairo," offering insight into the author's travel experiences and observations. Thackeray, known for his satirical works, provides a unique perspective on his journeys, making this book a valuable addition to any literature or travel collection. This specific edition is illustrated, though the illustrator is not credited. Notably, it lacks a dust jacket and shows signs of age on its green cloth cover, yet remains intact. This edition is a fine example of early 20th-century publishing and is of interest to collectors of Thackeray's works or historical travel literature.