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Collected Works of Charles Dickens

Collected Works of Charles Dickens

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Collected Works of Charles Dickens

by Charles Dickens

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London and Glasgow: Collins' Clear-Type Press, 1907. Leather. Very Good Indeed/Very Good. 6.5" by 4.5". Not Stated. A collection of illustrated classics by Charles Dickens, each housed in its original slipcase. Published for the Collins' Clear-Type Library of Classics. Charles Dickens (1812-1870) was an extremely celebrated Victorian author known for his works which document the social conditions of the time, and his works are still immensely popular today.Comprising of 'Nicholas Nickleby', 'Martin Chuzzlewit', 'Barnaby Rudge', 'The Old Curiosity Shop', 'Little Dorrit', 'Hard Times' and 'Our Mutual Friend'.'Nicholas Nickleby' is illustrated with six plates. 'Martin Chuzzlewit' is illustrated with five plates. 'Barnaby Rudge' is illustrated with five plates. 'The Old Curiosity Shop' is illustrated with a frontispiece. 'Little Dorrit' is illustrated with seven plates. 'Hard Times' is illustrated with nine plates. 'Our Mutual Friend' is illustrated with seven plates.Each volume is complete with a slipcase.Undated; dated from copies held on Jisc.From Collins' Clear-Type Library of Classics.A delightful collection, presented in slipcases. In the publisher's original full morocco binding with a slipcase. Externally, generally smart; spines are a little faded as to be expected. A little rubbing to the edges of 'The Old Curiosity Shop' as well as the odd instance to the spines. Slipcases, the majority of which are bound in crushed morocco but with one bound in cloth, area trifle worn, with rubbing to the edges, however they are structurally good. Ownership inscription to the front blank of 'Barnaby Rudge', 'Our Mutual Friend', 'Hard Times' and 'Little Dorrit'. Internally, generally firmly bound; a touch of strain at the title page to 'The Old Curiosity Shop', and hinge is starting at the title page of 'Hard Times'. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good Indeed

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Bookseller
Rooke Books GB (GB)
Bookseller's Inventory #
786R31
Title
Collected Works of Charles Dickens
Author
Charles Dickens
Illustrator
Not Stated
Format/Binding
Leather
Book Condition
Used - Very Good Indeed
Jacket Condition
Very Good
Quantity Available
1
Binding
Hardcover
Publisher
Collins' Clear-Type Press
Place of Publication
London and Glasgow
Date Published
1907
Size
6.5" by 4.5"
Keywords
Charles Dickens Nicholas Nickleby Martin Chuzzlewit Our Mutual Friend Nicholas Nickleby Barnaby Rudge Little Dorrit

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