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No DJ. Green cloth boards with gilts titles and an embossed leaf design on the spine. (See Photos)32 Illustrations throughout the book.Gilt Facsimilie of Dickens' signature on front cover.RARE- Could Not Find Any BOOK that existed on the internet anywhere. This is a RARE find in Perfect condition and a prize for a collector.

Bookseller: B-Well Ventures, Arizona, United States
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Chapman & Hall, London, 1870 First edition in ORIGINAL monthly parts. A beautiful set. This set is the earliest issue of part 6 with the "eighteenpence" slip pasted over the one shilling price on the front wrapper. The "Edwin Drood Advertiser" is present in each part, as well as all of the inserted advertisements, including the "Cork Hats" slip in part 2. The books are bound in the ORIGINAL blue-green pictorial wrappers with light wear to the edges. Overall, a wonderful set housed in a beautiful custom clamshell slipcase for preservation.. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Fine.

Bookseller: Quintessential Rare Books, LLC, California, United States
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Chapman and Hall, London, 1870 First edition in the earliest issue 6 parts (all published. A lovely set with an engraved portrait of Dickens by J.H. Baker, vignette title-page and 12 engraved plates by Samuel Luke Fildes. This set has the ALL the important ads including the cork advertising slip in the back of Volume 2, the rare Chapman & Hall ad in part V, the "Eighteenpence" over price in Volume 6 and ALL the Edwin Drood Advertisers are present. The books are bound in the original blue-green pictorial wrappers with a narrow tear to top of front wrapper of part 1 touching a few letters and some wear to the edges. The pages are clean with some discoloration but NO writing in the books. An attractive set in collector's condition. We buy Dickens First Editions.. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine.

Bookseller: Quintessential Rare Books, LLC, California, United States
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London: Chapman and Hall, 1870. First Edition. Fine. Bound by Cedric Chivers, circa 1911, in full red crushed morocco. With the coat of arms for the city of Rocherster on the front panel and intricate details on the spine. Silk moire end papers, all edges gilt, extra-illustrated with 17 anonymously executed watercolors, depicting localites in Rochester, the inspiration for the setting of the novel, and Dickens's childhood home. Four of the original watercolors are in full color. Additional hand drawn title page; portrait of Fildes and John Forster tipped in, as well as a few leaves from Forster's "Life of Dickens" relating to this work. Book and binding in exceptional, Fine condition. Two other extra-illustrated copies in Chivers bindings appeared in the auction record (1991 and 1995), but nothing since then. This binding likely executed at the same time, c. 1911. Famed for his lush bindings involving leather, gilt, and vellum, Cedric Chivers often partnered with William Morris' Kelm ... Read more

Bookseller: Whitmore Rare Books, California, United States
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Chapman & Hall, London, 1870 First Editions, First Printings bound in the ORIGINAL printed wrappers from the publisher. A beautiful set. All the wrappers are ORIGINAL and in great shape. This set has benefitted from some professional restoration to the spines for preservation. The pages are clean. Overall, a lovely set housed in a custom clamshell slipcase.. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Fine.

Bookseller: Quintessential Rare Books, LLC, California, United States
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London: Chapman & Hall, 1870. First Edition. in the original 6 monthly parts, in green printed wrappers. A fine set, with ALL the ads called for by Hatton & Cleaver; notable are the famous "Cork Hats" ad in part II and the elusive "Chapman & Hall" ad in part V, dated 31st July, 1870. First issue, with "Price Eighteenpence" pasted onto front wrapper of part VI; all wrappers are correct. The text in parts I through V is UNOPENED; in part VI, the Contents leaves are unopened. Twelve illustrations by S. L. Fildes and a portrait; octavo, [i-v]vi-vii[viii], [1]2-190[192]. The wrappers are lovely, showing no repairs; spine of part VI expertly renewed. Plates and text are fine. Bookseller ticket on front wrap of part VI; the Cork ad in part II with a short closed tear. An outstanding set in every respect, and with a pedigree - it is from the famed Hatton & Cleaver collection. Housed in a handsome purple quarter- leather slipcase, with chemise. Hatton & Cleaver, pp. 3 ... Read more

Bookseller: Charles Parkhurst Rare Books, Inc., Arizona, United States
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London: Chapman and Hall, 1870. First Edition of "Edwin Drood" in the Original Parts The Kenyon Starling/William Self Copy DICKENS, Charles. The Mystery of Edwin Drood. With Twelve Illustrations by S.L. Fildes, and a Portrait. London: Chapman and Hall, [April-September] 1870. First edition of Dickens's final work, left unfinished at the time of his death. In the original six monthly parts, as issued. Octavo (8 13/16 x 5 9/16 inches; 223 x 142 mm.). vii, [1, "Illustrations"], 190, [2, advertisements] pp. Frontispiece portrait of Dickens ("Engraved by J.H. Baker, from a Photograph taken in 1868, by Mason & Co."), wood-engraved vignette title by J. Brown, and twelve wood-engraved plates, two by the firm of Dalziel Brothers, ten by Charles Roberts, all after Samuel Luke Fildes. This set collates complete except for the 8-page Chapman & Hall's Recent Publications at the end of part V. (see note below). The rare and fragile "Cork Hats" ad is present in p ... Read more

Bookseller: David Brass Rare Books, Inc., California, United States
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London: Chapman & Hall, 1870. FIRST EDITION. Title and contents at back of Volume VI. Complete with all publisher's advertisements. With 12 illustrations and portrait after S.L. Fields. Includes "Price Eighteenpence" slip pasted over the one shilling price on the front wrapper of Volume VI. Bound in original blue-green wrappers with very light wear to some of the edges. Preserved in a green clamshell box and matching slipcover; an excellent copy in wonderful condition. First edition, first printing, in the original six parts, including the cork advertisement in Volume II and the Chapman & Hall advertisement in Volume V. Surrounds the mysterious disappearance of its title character, suspecting those dark figures around him, including his two-faced uncle, loveless fiancée, and the opium dens of Cloisterham. This was Dickens' final novel, and although it promised to be one of his most popular works, it was unfinished at the time of his death, leaving the story's intended end ... Read more

Bookseller: B & L Rootenberg Rare Books & Manuscripts, California, United States
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London: Chapman & Hall, 1870. First edition, BFTP (Eckel p. 96; Smith I, 16). With a Dickens AN, on Gadshill letterhead, plus the original addressed envelope for same. Later tan half calf binding with marbled paper boards. TEG. Original blue printed wrappers, plus Drood Advertisers bound-in at rear [Part II & Part III front wrappers serve as front & rear fixed eps, respectively]. Some rubs to spine & extremities. Occasional light foxing & period newspaper clipping affixed to rear blank. Bookplate of William Hardcastle. A solid VG+ copy.. vii, [1], 190, [2] pp. Adverts last 2 pp. Frontis & 12 inserted B&W plates by Luke Fildes (corner stain to half, just touching image portion of plate). 8vo. 9" [scant] x 5-3/4" With a tipped-in, apparently unpublished autograph note by the author, in the third person, on Gad's Hill Place letterhead, dated Monday, Twelfth October, 1860 (63?): "In reply to Mr Donnell's letter, Mr Charles Dickens begs to wish him all ... Read more

Bookseller: Tavistock Books, ABAA, California, United States
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London: Chapman and Hall, 1870. First Edition of Edwin Drood and The First 'Conclusion' - John Jasper's Secret Uniformly Bound by Zaehnsdorf DICKENS, Charles. The Mystery of Edwin Drood. With Twelve Illustrations by S.L. Fildes, and a Portrait. London: Chapman and Hall, 1870. First edition in book form of Dickens's final work, left unfinished at the time of his death. Octavo (8 3/16 x 5 1/4 inches; 208 x 133 mm.). vii, [1, "Illustrations"], 190 pp. Frontispiece portrait of Dickens ("Engraved by J.H. Baker, from a Photograph taken in 1868, by Mason & Co."), wood-engraved vignette title by J. Brown, and twelve wood-engraved plates, two by the firm of Dalziel Brothers, ten by Charles Roberts, all after Samuel Luke Fildes. Occasional marginal staining, wood-engraved plate facing p. 98 with small (1/4 inch) marginal tear. A very good copy. Together with: [EDWIN DROOD], MORFORD, Henry, attributed to]. John Jasper's Secret: Being a Narrative of Certain Events Follow ... Read more

Bookseller: David Brass Rare Books, Inc., California, United States
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London (April-Sept.) 1870: Chapman & Hall. First Edition. Original Wraps. In the original monthly parts, in printed wrappers; with the famous "Cork ad" in part II. Twelve illustrations by S. L. Fildes and a portrait; [i-v]vi-vii, [1]2-190[192]. ALL wrappers are correct. Part VI has the first issue point of "Price Eighteenpence" pasted onto front wrap. This exceptional set collates complete, save for the scarce (perhaps rare) Chapman & Hall ad in part V. Text is UNOPENED in part V. All plates are fine; spines are expertly renewed on parts I, II and VI. Neat owner name on front wrap of part II. Housed in a handsome three-quarter leather solander, pull-off-top slipcase, with chemise. [Hatton & Cleaver, pp. 373-384]. Provenance: The (Thomas) Hatton & Cleaver Collection, The Heritage Bookshop, Charles Parkhurst Rare Books, Inc.

Bookseller: Charles Parkhurst Rare Books, Inc., Arizona, United States
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London (April-Sept.) 1870: Chapman & Hall. First Edition. Original Wraps. In the original monthly parts, in printed wrappers; with the famous "Cork ad" in part II. Twelve illustrations by S. L. Fildes and a portrait; [i-v]vi-vii, [1]2-190[192]. ALL wrappers are correct. Part VI has the first issue point of "Price Eighteenpence" pasted onto front wrap. This exceptional set collates complete, save for the scarce (perhaps rare) Chapman & Hall, 8 page ad in part V. All plates are fine; spines are expertly renewed on all parts. Cork ad with edge tears. Housed in a handsome red quarter leather slipcase, with chemise. [Hatton & Cleaver, pp. 373-384]. Provenance: The (Thomas) Hatton & Cleaver Collection, The Heritage Bookshop, Charles Parkhurst Rare Books, Inc.

Bookseller: Charles Parkhurst Rare Books, Inc., Arizona, United States
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London: Chapman & Hall, 1870. First Edition. paperback. With Illustrations. Six monthly parts, all issued, in pictorial blue-green wrappers. London: Chapman & Hall, April - September, 1870. First Edition One of the best known unfinished mysteries in literature. A better than average set, the spines intact, and minimal chipping and soiling to the wrappers. Contains all of the "Drood Advertiser" pages with the notable exception of the Cork plate. Preferred state of wrapper in Part VI, with "eighteen pence" pasted over the original price. Housed in a half leather solander case.

Bookseller: Argosy Book Store, New York, United States
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London: Chapman and Hall, [n.d., c.1890].. Illustrated Library edition, 30 volumes, 8vo. Engraved plates throughout, marbled endpapers, sides and edges. Attractively bound in contemporary half calf, gilt blocked spines with raised bands and red and green labels, the latter mostly with some fading, one volume (Barnaby Rudge) recased, slight wear to a few tops of spines, otherwise a very handsome set.

Bookseller: Bow Windows Bookshop, East Sussex, United Kingdom
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London (April-Sept.) 1870: Chapman & Hall. First Edition. Original Wraps. In the original monthly parts, in printed wrappers; with the famous "Cork ad" in part II. Twelve illustrations by S. L. Fildes and a portrait; [i-v]vi-vii, [1]2-190[192]. ALL wrappers are correct. Part VI has the first issue point of "Price Eighteenpence" pasted onto front wrap. This exceptional set collates complete, save for the scarce (perhaps rare) Chapman & Hall ad in part V. All plates are fine; spines are expertly renewed on parts I, II and IV. Cork ad with edge tear. Neat owner name on front wrap of part VI. Housed in a handsome green quarter- leather slipcase, with chemise. [Hatton & Cleaver, pp. 373-384]. Provenance: The (Thomas) Hatton & Cleaver Collection, The Heritage Bookshop, Charles Parkhurst Rare Books, Inc.

Bookseller: Charles Parkhurst Rare Books, Inc., Arizona, United States
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Chapman & Hall. London.,1870. FIRST EDITION. 8vo. (9 x 6 inches). Bound from the original monthly parts, published between April and September 1870. Publishers original blue-green printed wrappers and most of the adverts are bound in. Illustrated with a portrait frontis, which has one small chip to the outer edge and a neat repair to the inner hinge, and 12 plates by S. L. Fildes. Some of the plates have small stain makrs to the margin but not affecting the illustrations. Wrappers lightly rubbed and some edges frayed, a few small chips and marks. Finely bound in contemporary full dark blue crushed morocco. Spine with five raised bands, each decorated with gilt piping. Compartments double ruled, lettered and fully decorated in gilt. Both boards with elaborate floral borders within a single line mitre, all in gilt. The front board also has Dickens name stamped in gilt tp the centre. Board edges and inner board edges all decorated with floral gilt tooling. Dark blue moire silk endpapers. Top dge gilt, the othe ... Read more

Bookseller: Paul Foster Books, United Kingdom
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London: Chapman & Hall, 1870. First edition, finely bound from the 6 monthly parts, preserving the advertisements and wrappers. Engraved title page and portrait and 12 engraved plates. 1 vols. 8vo. Contemporary half green morocco and marbled boards, spine gilt, a.e.g., preserving the wrappers and advertisement at back. Wrappers and inserted material as per Hatton and Cleaver, with the following exceptions: (1) Part 2 lacks the "Cork Hats" slip, as usual; (2) Part 5 lacks the 8pp. Chapman & Hall catalogue in rear. Fine copy (wrappers with some minor loss from trimming). First edition, finely bound from the 6 monthly parts, preserving the advertisements and wrappers. Engraved title page and portrait and 12 engraved plates. 1 vols. 8vo. Drood Finely Bound from Parts. Desirable copy of Dickens' last book, publication of which was interrupted by his death on June 9, 1870. Drood appeared in book form on August 31, 1870. Hatton & Cleaver, pp. 373-384

Bookseller: James Cummins Bookseller, New York, United States
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London: Chapman & Hall, 1870. First Edition. Paperback. In original six parts, including first state of No. 6, with price cancel mounted to upper wrapper; uniformly bound in original blue-green pictorial wrappers; 12 plates and tissue guards present; additional illustrated advertisements, including one lithographed in colors at rear of No. 1 and another advertising cork hats printed on cork bound in rear of No. 2. Wrappers of No. 1 quite worn and darkened with old paper reinforcement to match but now rather equally ragged; spines are all partially perished at base, old stain to No. 3, else a Near Very Good or better set housed in custom cloth and paper-covered slipcase. GIMBEL A154.

Bookseller: Lorne Bair Rare Books, Virginia, United States
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London: Chapman and Hall, 1870. First edition. Octavo, 190pp. Softcover. Six volumes in custom slipcase. Original illustrated monthly periodicals, published April 1870 to September 1870. General soiling, chipping and creasing to wraps, particularly at spines. Text is clean with only minor age-toning and foxing. Still in very good condition. Custom slipcase is quarter-bound leather and cloth with gilt text and five raised bands. Bindings sturdy. G.G. CONSIGNMENT. Shelve: CASE #4 Spine is tan leather with gilt text on red-brown accent. Shelved Dupont Bookstore.

Bookseller: Second Story Books, Maryland, United States
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London (April-Sept.) 1870: Chapman & Hall. First Edition. Original Wraps. In the original monthly parts, in printed wrappers; with the famous "Cork ad" in part II. Twelve illustrations by S. L. Fildes and a portrait; [i-v]vi-vii, [1]2-190[192]. ALL wrappers are correct. Part VI has the first issue point of "Price Eighteenpence" pasted onto front wrap. This exceptional set collates complete, save for the scarce (perhaps rare) Chapman & Hall ad in part V. All plates are fine; spines are expertly renewed on parts I, and VI. Neat owner name and town on front wrap of part I. Cork ad with small corner loss in gutter. Housed in a handsome blackquarter-leather slipcase, with chemise. [Hatton & Cleaver, pp. 373-384]. Provenance: The (Thomas) Hatton & Cleaver Collection, The Heritage Bookshop, Charles Parkhurst Rare Books, Inc.

Bookseller: Charles Parkhurst Rare Books, Inc., Arizona, United States
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