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The Folio Society Complete Dickens. 16 volumes.

The Folio Society Complete Dickens. 16 volumes.

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The Folio Society Complete Dickens. 16 volumes.

by Dickens, Charles ; Hibbert, Christopher

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Near Fine /Slipcase
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London: The Folio Society 1981 - 1988. 8vo. 16 volumes. 13 are first impressions, with the others being second impressions. Quarter dark green cloth in uniform green slipcases (Oliver Twist in a lighter slipcase). Gilt design and lettering to spines, over patterned paper-covered boards, with each volume being of a different colour. Wear to extremities of a few slipcases. All volumes in near fine condition. The Folio Society began their first complete series of Dickens' works in 1981. Christopher Hibbert provided the introductions and Charles Keeping, the illustrations. Keeping became the only artist to illustrate all the novels. This is a heavy set and will require additional postage if being shipped outside of Europe. . Near Fine. Decorated Cloth. First Edition Thus. 1981.

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Bookseller
Foster Books - Stephen Foster, ABA, ILAB, PBFA GB (GB)
Bookseller's Inventory #
71996
Title
The Folio Society Complete Dickens. 16 volumes.
Author
Dickens, Charles ; Hibbert, Christopher
Illustrator
Keeping, Charles
Format/Binding
Decorated Cloth
Book Condition
Used - Near Fine
Jacket Condition
Slipcase
Quantity Available
1
Edition
First Edition Thus
Binding
Hardcover
Publisher
The Folio Society 1981 - 1988
Place of Publication
London
Date Published
1981
Size
8vo.
Keywords
Folio Society,Charles Dickens,Charles Keeping
Bookseller catalogs
Library Sets; Charles Dickens;
Note
May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.

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