VANITY FAIR: A NOVEL WITHOUT A HERO by William Makepeace Thackeray (HC), 1848. This book is in very good condition. It is hard cover with a cloth binding. The edges of the pages are slightly worn. The edges of the binder are worn as well due to age. There is slight staining on some of the pages throughout the book. It was in a library at one time as shown in the pictures. The pages and print are in excellent condition. Overall this book is in very good condition considering its age and would make a wonderful addition to an avid book collector's collection.