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1890 Rare Ramage Binding - The Vicar of Wakefield illustrated by Hugh Thomson
1890 Rare Ramage Binding - The Vicar of Wakefield illustrated by Hugh Thomson
1890 Rare Ramage Binding - The Vicar of Wakefield illustrated by Hugh Thomson
1890 Rare Ramage Binding - The Vicar of Wakefield illustrated by Hugh Thomson
1890 Rare Ramage Binding - The Vicar of Wakefield illustrated by Hugh Thomson
1890 Rare Ramage Binding - The Vicar of Wakefield illustrated by Hugh Thomson
1890 Rare Ramage Binding - The Vicar of Wakefield illustrated by Hugh Thomson
1890 Rare Ramage Binding - The Vicar of Wakefield illustrated by Hugh Thomson
1890 Rare Ramage Binding - The Vicar of Wakefield illustrated by Hugh Thomson
1890 Rare Ramage Binding - The Vicar of Wakefield illustrated by Hugh Thomson
1890 Rare Ramage Binding - The Vicar of Wakefield illustrated by Hugh Thomson
1890 Rare Ramage Binding - The Vicar of Wakefield illustrated by Hugh Thomson
1890 Rare Ramage Binding - The Vicar of Wakefield illustrated by Hugh Thomson
1890 Rare Ramage Binding - The Vicar of Wakefield illustrated by Hugh Thomson
1890 Rare Ramage Binding - The Vicar of Wakefield illustrated by Hugh Thomson
1890 Rare Ramage Binding - The Vicar of Wakefield illustrated by Hugh Thomson
1890 Rare Ramage Binding - The Vicar of Wakefield illustrated by Hugh Thomson
1890 Rare Ramage Binding - The Vicar of Wakefield illustrated by Hugh Thomson
1890 Rare Ramage Binding - The Vicar of Wakefield illustrated by Hugh Thomson
1890 Rare Ramage Binding - The Vicar of Wakefield illustrated by Hugh Thomson
1890 Rare Ramage Binding - The Vicar of Wakefield illustrated by Hugh Thomson
1890 Rare Ramage Binding - The Vicar of Wakefield illustrated by Hugh Thomson
1890 Rare Ramage Binding - The Vicar of Wakefield illustrated by Hugh Thomson
1890 Rare Ramage Binding - The Vicar of Wakefield illustrated by Hugh Thomson
1890 Rare Ramage Binding - The Vicar of Wakefield illustrated by Hugh Thomson
1890 Rare Ramage Binding - The Vicar of Wakefield illustrated by Hugh Thomson
1890 Rare Ramage Binding - The Vicar of Wakefield illustrated by Hugh Thomson

1890 Rare Ramage Binding - The Vicar of Wakefield illustrated by Hugh Thomson

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$270 USD - $270 USD
$270 USD
$270 USD - $270 USD
$270 USD

Author: Oliver Goldsmith. Preface by Austin Dobson. Illustrated by Hugh Thomson.
Title: The Vicar of Wakefield.
Publisher: London, Macmillan and Co., and New York, 1890. First thus.
Language: Text in English.
Size: 7.5 x 5.5 inches.
Pages: xxxiv- 305 pages.
Binding: Attractive and very good signed half turquoise morocco leather binding by Ramage, London, over blue marbled paper boards with gilt veining. The spine features five raised bands, gilt-ruled compartments, two gilt-lettered compartments, and elaborate gilt floral tooling; gilt date at the bottom. Top edge gilt; fore- and bottom edges untrimmed (hinges fine, overall slightly worn and scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover.
Content: Very good content (bright, tight, some light foxing or staining - as shown).. Bookseller's ticket "Hugh Hopkins, Bookseller, 17 West Regent St., Glasgow" on front pastedown - as shown. Includes preface by Austin Dobson and a dedication to Dobson from illustrator Hugh Thomson. Notably, this is the first edition, first issue of the illustrated edition, featuring the suppressed plate on page 95 (deemed too racy at the time).
Illustrations: Richly illustrated with 82 exquisite drawings by Hugh Thomson, including a frontispiece of "Olivia," title-page vignette, and numerous full-page and in-text illustrations, all capturing the charm and wit of Goldsmith's classic.

Estimate: (USD 300 – 450).

The book: One of the most beloved 18th-century English novels, The Vicar of Wakefield tells the story of Dr. Primrose and his family, their misfortunes, adventures, and ultimate triumphs. This 1890 edition, with Hugh Thomson's enchanting illustrations and a scholarly preface by Austin Dobson, elevated the work into a collector's masterpiece. Thomson's distinctive pen-and-ink style, full of playful elegance and period detail, perfectly complements Goldsmith's gentle satire and moral vision.

The author: Oliver Goldsmith (1728–1774) was an Irish novelist, playwright, and poet, celebrated for his wit and humanity. His works, including The Vicar of Wakefield, She Stoops to Conquer, and The Deserted Village, cemented his reputation as one of the key literary figures of the 18th century. Despite financial hardships and personal struggles, Goldsmith produced works of enduring charm and universal appeal.

The illustrator: Hugh Thomson (1860–1920) was an Irish illustrator renowned for his delicate line work and ability to capture the spirit of classic English literature. His collaborations with Macmillan on works by Jane Austen, J.M. Barrie, and Oliver Goldsmith established him as a master of literary illustration. Thomson's art infused familiar stories with fresh warmth, humor, and period authenticity, making his editions highly prized by collectors.