The Irish Sketch-Book – Thackeray [Titmarsh]

The Irish Sketch-Book. By William Makepeace Thackeray under the pen name, Michael Angelo Titmarsh. London: Chapman and Hall, 1843, First Edition.

Presentation copy, inscribed by Thackeray. Two volumes. In his early works, Thackeray wrote under pseudonyms, including Michael Angelo [M. A.] Titmarsh. Wood engravings by Thackeray.

Inscribed: “W.F.A Delane, Esq. with the writer’s compliments.” W.F.A. Delane, a barrister, of an old Irish family, who around 1832 was appointed by Times publisher John Walter II as financial manager of The Times. Thackeray made many journalistic contributions to the Times.

In original green cloth covered boards, rubbing. Previous owner bookplate and gift inscription at front. Two volumes. Provenance: Martin Nason private collection, prominent Dickensiana collector.