The Works of Charles Dickens (30 volumes bound as 60) Edition de Luxe
by Charles Dickens
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good +
- Seller
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Hendersonville, North Carolina, United States
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About This Item
London: Chapman and Hall, 1881. Hardcover. Very Good +. In 1881 Chapman and Hall produced a set of the Works of Charles Dickens, limited to 1000 copies. Generally it was 30 volumes but a few were "30 volumes bound as 60." This set has 60 volumes and is number 34 of 1000.The set contains extra illustrations and four hand colored illustrations in the Christmas volume.Three quarter leather on marbleized boards. Spines are hubbed and contain gilt floral decoration as well as author/title in gilt. Uncut fore edge. The condition is marvelous. Minor shelf wear on some bottom edges and a bit of spine wear. The image shown only shows about half the set, please ask for more photos to see more. Due to the size and weight of this set, an additional shipping charge will apply. Please note that set will be delivered in multiple boxes, which will arrive with "signature required" upon delivery.
Synopsis
Charles Dickens (7 February 1812 - 9 June 1870) was an English author of many notable works, including Great Expectations, A Christmas Carol, Oliver Twist , and A Tale of Two Cities. Multiple publishing firms have released bound collections of his works. Notable sets of Dickens Works have been published by Chapman and Hall in a 24 piece set, and Baker and Taylor in a 12 volume set.
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- Bookseller
- Shelley and Son Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 037911
- Title
- The Works of Charles Dickens (30 volumes bound as 60) Edition de Luxe
- Author
- Charles Dickens
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good +
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1881
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- The Works of Charles Dickens
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
Terms of Sale
Shelley and Son Books
I offer a full refund if not satisfied as long as the book is returned in the same condition as sent.
About the Seller
Shelley and Son Books
Biblio member since 2005
Hendersonville, North Carolina
About Shelley and Son Books
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- Gilt
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- Spine
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- Shelf Wear
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- The collective of the top, fore and bottom edges of the text block of the book, being that part of the edges of the pages of a...
- Fore Edge
- The portion of a book that is opposite the spine. That part of a book which faces the wall when shelved in a traditional...