London: W.H. Smith, 1829. First / First. Hardback. A very good copy. Complete. Best known for publishing William Makepeace Thackeray's earliest work. In number four (April 29, 1829) appears Thackeray's Timbuctoo, his first published work, written whilst he was at Cambridge for a competition (which Tennyson won with a poem of the same name, this is seemingly a parody). In number eight appear: "The Blood-Stained Murder; or, The Cock and Charley" a burlesque featuring a ghost, and 'Mathematics' a short note regarding 'The Snob' performing a lecture on Euclid at the Black Bull in Cambridge (wearing an appropriate outfit including Newton's shoelaces). It is thought that Thackeray played at least a part in the editing of the periodical, but Timbuctoo is preceded by a letter to the editor (signed T), this could still be Thackeray, but it's hard to tell. Rebound in later cloth. Pagination links up. The first issue has no volume or numbers, just contents so probably given by the publishers at the end of the volume for buyers to bind the volume. The numbers continue from number 1 (April 9th 1829 to number 11 (June 18th 1829). Some numbers are noted as 'sixth edition' or suchlike, though it seems unlikely that such would be reprinted, so probably just to inflate the perceived circulation. Number four containing Timbuctoo has no such statement, so presumably a first edition. Very scarce, particularly in this condition. All neat and tidy. Endpaper has a small tear, but it's a more recent endpaper. Magazine itself is in great shape, some pages are a little slanted at the bottom, but given the odd paper colours and different sizes it's impossible to tell if this is just as published or not. Very Good. Item #13423