1857 Wood Engraving William Makepeace Thackeray Portrait Novelist Vanity YHW1

This is an original 1857 monochrome in-text wood engraving of the British novelist William Makepeace Thackeray. He is perhaps best known for his work Vanity Fair, which was made into a movie several years ago starring Reese Witherspoon as the ill-fated, conniving Becky Sharp.CONDITIONThis 155+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +++. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. Light moisture wrinkling. Please note: There is printing on the verso. Product Type: Original In-Text Wood Engraving; Monochrome Grade: Very Fine +++ Dimensions: Approximately 6 x 7.25 inches; 15 x 18 cm Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation) YHW1A11B21C57