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Barre, Massachusetts: Imprint Society. Very Good+. 1972. Hardcover. 0876360312 . The tenth novel by Charles Dickens, "Hard Times" is his shortest major work and is concerned with mid-19th century social problems in England's industrial midlands areas. It was first published in installments in 1854. While initially not well-received by the general public, the novel became more highly regarded once influential critic F. R. Leavis praised it as one of Dickens's best works. This deluxe modern reprint edition in slipcase features illustrations (and is signed on limitation page by) Richard Scollins. Number 1813 of a limited edition of 1950 copies. Includes an introduction by Monica Dickens. --- In black leather-backed paper-covered boards with Scollins illustrations on front and back. Gilt-stamped titling on spine, purple topstain and text presented on quality laid papers. Slipcase covered in purple papers with the same illustrations as on boards; titling printed on back &…
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Barre, Massachusetts: Imprint Society. Very Good+ in Very Good+ dust jacket. 1972. Hardcover. 0876360312 . 'Hard Times' has been described as a masterpiece and is the shortest major work by Dickens. It was first published in 1854. This deluxe modern reprint edition in slipcase features illustrations (and is signed on limitation page by) Richard Scollins. Number 1813 of a limited edition of 1950 copies. Includes an introduction by Monica Dickens. --- In black leather backed paper-covered boards with Scollins illustrations on front and back. Gilt-stamped titling on spine. Publisher's purple topstain. Slipcase covered in purple papers with the same illustrations as on boards; titling printed on back. --- Previous owner's bookplate affixed to front paste-down and w/light chafing to leather spine, else a firm, clean, unmarked copy lacking additional apparent damages. Slipcase with small tears and light rubbing, is otherwise nice. (Any reference to dust jacket is meant to describe the slipcase.); Small 4to 9" - 11" tall; xviii, 218 pages; Signed by Illustrator .
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- ISBN 10 0876360312
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- Publisher Imprint Society
- Place of Publication Barre, Massachusetts
- Date Published 1972
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Barre, Mass: Imprint Society, 1972. First edition. Hard cover. Fine in fine dust jacket. Signed by author. A Fine Copy In Fine Slipcase xviii, 218 p. : ill.; 31 cm. "...printed for Imprint Society members in an edition of 1, 950 copies. " This copy unnumbered, signed by the illustrator. Illustrated covers.
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