155 - 1864 HEADS OF THE ENGLISH PEOPLE, ILLUSTRATED, KENNY MEADOWS, WM. THACKERAY, 2 VOLS, LONDON

1864 HEADS OF THE ENGLISH PEOPLE, ILLUSTRATED, KENNY MEADOWS, WM. THACKERAY, 2 VOLS, LONDON 'Heads of the People: or, Portraits of the English' is a brilliant window into early Victorian society in England. The book has been illustrated by the famed British caricaturist and illustrator Kenny Meadows (1790-1874), and is filled with the poetry of many important British writers such as William Makepeace Thackeray (1811-1863), Douglas Jerrold (1803-1857), and Leigh Hunt (1784-1859), among many others. Each chapter of the book deals with a different profession in Victorian England, starting first with a portrait of a typical ,member of that profession and continuing with a poem detailing their place in society and the way society views them. Throughout the books are 80+ engraved illustrations of archetypal members of English society. This 2 volume set was published in 1864 by Henry George Bohn of London. Vol 1: viii, 400 Vol 2: vi, 385, [1] Dimensions: 8 3/4 x 6 in., (22.2 x 15.2 cm.) Condition: Good overall with some foxing consistent with age. Light scratching to boards. Boards tight to spine. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All statements contained in the catalog, condition reports, invoices, advertisements, or elsewhere concerning the authorship, attribution, origin, date, age, period, culture, source, provenance, authenticity, genuineness, condition, rarity, importance, or value of any lot are statements of opinion only and shall not be construed as representations, warranties, or statements of fact. All lots are sold "as-is", refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions does not offer in-house shipping. We will provide a list of recommended shippers upon request.