Vicar of Wakefield 1890

     This 1890 edition of The Vicar of Wakefield is highly sought after because it marks the first time the novel was published with the celebrated illustrations of Hugh Thomson, a renowned Irish illustrator famous for his detailed pen-and-ink drawings.

  Thomson’s edition transformed the reading experience by adding a visual dimension that had not existed in previous versions, featuring a full-color cover and numerous multi-color illustrations throughout the book.

   The book’s ornate design, including a faux-golden gilded spine and stately charcoal gray cloth casing, makes it a visually striking collector’s item.