Well-regarded British novelist (1811–1863) of such satirical classics as Vanity Fair. Ink signature, “W. M. Thackeray, Buffalo, Dec. 29, 1855,” on an off-white 3.25 x 1.75 slip. In very good condition, with small tear to left side through the “B” in “Buffalo, uniform toning, and two small blocks of heavier toning to top edge from old tape. RRAuction COA.