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Reynolds illus. Dickens Charles
POSTHUMOUS PAPERS OF THE PICKWICK CLUB
London: Westminster Press N.D. circa 1912. First edition thus the Westminster imprint by arrangement with Hodder & Stoughton. Illustrated with 20 remarkable tipped-in colour plates by Frank Reynolds with opaque lettered tissue guards and with a colour vignette title page and colour illustrated endpapers. Thick 4to publisher’s original bright crimson cloth lettered in gilt on the spine and upper cover and with the fine gilt and black pictorial vignette on the upper cover in the elusive original printed dustjacket. viii 534 pp. A bright handsome and fresh copy with only very minor evidence of age the dustjacket also very well preserved with just a bit of edgewear at the tips. ONE OF OUR FAVORITE ILLUSTRATED BOOKS AND THIS A BRIGHT COPY. This fine gift edition of THE PICKWICK PAPERS is handsomely illustrated with Frank Reynolds’ magnificent illustrations. On these colourful and energetic pages the exploits and antics of Pickwick Tupman Winkle and Snodgrass come to life. For Dickens lovers PICKWICK is often the favorite filled as it is with delightful humor and adventure. And surely this illustrated edition will provide endless visual delight to its readers as they encounter the four members of the Corresponding Society of the Pickwick Club in their many amusing escapades. Westminster Press hardcover
Bookseller reference : 30002
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Dickens Charles
PICTURES FROM DICKENS WITH READINGS
London & New York: Ernest Nister and E. P. Dutton 1895. First edition. With illustrations by H. M. Paget Fred Barnard Harold Copping John H. Baco Victor Venner and G. H. Thompson. These being 12 full-page colourplates and numerous illustrations throughout the text. Small 4to original green cloth pictorially decorated and lettered on the upper cover in black green and gilt red edges. 96pp. A pleasant copy of this charming book the cloth is age mellowed but attractive the pages just a bit mellowed one gathering loose but otherwise a tight and well-preserved copy. A LOVELY COLLECTION OF DICKEN'S WRITINGS WITH ACCOMPANING ARTWORK BY MAJOR ILLUSTRATORS. These charming Victorian colourplates bring to life such beloved characters as Little Nell Chuzzlewit Pecksniff Mr. Pickwick and others. Ernest Nister and E. P. Dutton hardcover
Bookseller reference : 29644
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Dickens Charles Arthur Rackham Illus.
CHRISTMAS CAROL
London and Philadelphia: William Heinemann and J. B. Lippincott Co. 1915. First edition of the holiday classic with Arthur Rackham's illustrations with the 1915 date printed on the verso of the title-page and "Heinemann" on the spine panel. With 12 haunting colour plates illustrated endpapers 18 black and white illustrations and line drawings by Arthur Rackham. The colourplates with tissue-guards captioned in dark red/brown. 8vo publisher’s original purple cloth lettered and pictorially decorated in gilt on the upper cover with a ringing Christmas bell motif and on the spine lettered and decorated in gilt in a holly and berry motif. xi 147 pp. A wonderfully preserved and unusually handsome and well preserved copy of the most beloved Christmastime tale the purple cloth very clean sharp and attractive the spine panel still bright and unfaded with the gilt vivid the interior very fresh the typical spotting virtually non-existent the hinges sound and strong a nice 1912 Dickens commemorative stamp on the front fly and a neat Christmas 1915 inscription on the half-title. SCARCE FIRST EDITION IN UNUSUALLY PLEASING CONDITION. A shining example of what you get when a true masterpiece of literature is complemented by one of the world’s greatest book illustrators. An inspiring combination. <br> Dickens writes of A Christmas Carol in his preface: “I have endeavoured in this Ghostly little book to raise the Ghost of an Idea which shall not put my readers out of humour with themselves with each other with the season or with me. May it haunt their house pleasantly and no one wish to lay it.†Surely the author would be pleased with the perennial delight his little Christmas tale has stirred in the hearts and imaginations of generations of readers. Originally Rackham’s illustrated edition of Dickens’ classic was published during the war years 1915 and was quite well received. The artist successfully incorporated the ‘Phiz’ and Cruikshank styles into his own to create striking renditions of Victorian London with ample room to uniquely evoke ghostly fantasy images as well. His almost characterized depiction of Scrooge features chiseled and grotesque are as bone-chilling as his fantastic entourages of moaning ghouls. The muted shadowed atmospheric tones so characteristically Rackham support Dickens’ eerie tale wonderfully. Some examples of Rackham’s emerging special talent for silhouette are also included. William Heinemann and J. B. Lippincott Co. hardcover
Bookseller reference : 29559
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Rackham Illustrated Dickens Charles
CHRISTMAS CAROL
London and Philadelphia: William Heinemann and J. B. Lippincott Co. 1915. First edition of the holiday classic with Arthur Rackham's illustrations with the 1915 date printed on the verso of the title-page and "Heinemann" on the spine panel. With 12 haunting colour plates illustrated endpapers 18 black and white illustrations and line drawings by Arthur Rackham. The colourplates with tissue-guards captioned in dark red/brown. 8vo publisher’s original purple cloth lettered and pictorially decorated in gilt on the upper cover with a ringing Christmas bell motif and on the spine lettered and decorated in gilt in a holly and berry motif. xi 147 pp. A nice copy of the most beloved Christmastime tale the purple cloth still attractive though with evidence of age at the tips and extremities the spine panel gilt is mellowed down the interior is clean solid and firm with no marks or spotting. SCARCE FIRST EDITION. A shining example of what you get when a true masterpiece of literature is complemented by one of the world’s greatest book illustrators. An inspiring combination. <br> Dickens writes of A Christmas Carol in his preface: “I have endeavoured in this Ghostly little book to raise the Ghost of an Idea which shall not put my readers out of humour with themselves with each other with the season or with me. May it haunt their house pleasantly and no one wish to lay it.†Surely the author would be pleased with the perennial delight his little Christmas tale has stirred in the hearts and imaginations of generations of readers. Originally Rackham’s illustrated edition of Dickens’ classic was published during the war years 1915 and was quite well received. The artist successfully incorporated the ‘Phiz’ and Cruikshank styles into his own to create striking renditions of Victorian London with ample room to uniquely evoke ghostly fantasy images as well. His almost characterized depiction of Scrooge features chiseled and grotesque are as bone-chilling as his fantastic entourages of moaning ghouls. The muted shadowed atmospheric tones so characteristically Rackham support Dickens’ eerie tale wonderfully. Some examples of Rackham’s emerging special talent for silhouette are also included. William Heinemann and J. B. Lippincott Co. hardcover
Bookseller reference : 29553
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Dickens C
Martin Chuzzlewit
J.M. Dent & Sons. Used - Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear and may have some markings on the inside. J.M. Dent & Sons unknown
Bookseller reference : GRP105376068
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Charles Dickens & Philip Hensher foreword
Mrs Lirriper Hesperus Classics
Hesperus Press Ltd 12/08/2006. First complete edit. Paperback. Used; Good. WE SHIP WITHIN 24 HRS FROM LONDON UK 98% OF OUR ORDERS ARE RECEIVED WITHIN 7-10 DAYS. We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! Buy with confidence! Hesperus Press Ltd paperback
Bookseller reference : 1534829 ISBN : 1843911248 9781843911241
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Charles Dickens
DOMBEY AND SON
US: Folio Society 2007. Hardcover. Near Fine/No DJ. Beautiful Folio Society Edition missing slipcase. Pages are clean no markings from previous owners. Boards are clean. Binding is square and tight. Quarter leather on spine. Faint wear to cloth at spine ends and corners. Text block is clean to edge is gilt. PICTURES PROVIDED UPON REQUEST. Folio Society hardcover
Bookseller reference : 23407
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Charles Dickens
BLEAK HOUSE
US: Gerald Duckworth and Co./The Nonesuch Press 2005. Hardcover. Near Fine/No DJ. A beautifully bound Facsimile Edition of the 1937 Nonesuch Dickens. Leather spine blind emboss on front cover. Boards are clean bright and unmarked. Binding is square and tight. Text block is clean. Silk bookmarker. No dust jacket. PICTURES PROVIDED UPON REQUEST. Gerald Duckworth and Co./The Nonesuch Press hardcover
Bookseller reference : 23148 ISBN : 0739457780 9780739457788
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Dickens Charles
CHIMES.
London: Chapman and Hall 1845. First Edition with the second state of the vignette title-page as usual. Engraved frontispiece and title page 11 other illustrations by John Leech Richard Doyle and others. 12mo publisher's original red cloth with gilt decorations to the upper cover and spine panel enclosed in a cloth slipcase with paper label. viii 175 pp. A well preserved and pleasing copy the cloth with light evidence of age or use a very good copy indeed. FIRST EDITION IN THE ORIGINAL CLOTH. This was Dickens’ second installment in the “Christmas Books†series and his labors in creating THE CHIMES were “very arduous†in order to make it a worthy successor to A CHRISTMAS CAROL. He wrote to one of his friends that he believed he had “written a tremendous book and knocked the ‘Carol’ out of the field. It will make a great uproar I have no doubt.†Of course it did not exceed the CAROL in any way except in initial sales but it is a charming tale nonetheless. Chapman and Hall hardcover
Bookseller reference : 27644
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Dickens Charles & Wilkie Collins.
THE LAZY TOUR OF TWO IDLE APPRENTICES.
London: Chapman and Hall 1890. First Edition. Woodcut frontispiece and plates by Arthur Layard. 8vo original cloth. Slightly leaning neat bookplate some minor rubbing and soiling to the cloth otherwise a very nice copy. Chapman and Hall hardcover
Bookseller reference : 27652
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Dickens Charles
CRICKET ON THE HEARTH.
London: Bradbury and Evans 1846. First Edition complete with the half-title and the Oliver Twist advertisement at the end. Complete with 14 engraved illustrations including a fine frontispiece and title-page by John Leech R. Doyle and others. 12mo the original cloth covers backed and cornered in red morocco the spine with gilt stippled raised bands and gilt ruled and decorated compartments lettered in gilt in two compartments. viii 174 2 ads. pp. A fine clean copy the binding well preserved. FIRST EDITION. THE CRICKET ON THE HEARTH was third in Dickens’ Christmas Book Series. The title grew out of Dickens’ idea to begin a weekly periodical named “The Cricket†with an added motto “A cheerful creature that chirrups on the hearth.†Dickens relinquished that idea to instead concentrate on the venture that resulted in the founding of the “The Daily News.†The original periodical idea manifested itself in his “Household Words.†'THE CRICKET' was extremely popular when issued. Within one year there had been twenty two editions printed. Bradbury and Evans hardcover
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Dickens Charles
AMERICAN NOTES FOR GENERAL CIRCULATION And PICTURES FROM ITALY
London: Macmillan and Co. 1893. A reprint of the first editions with an introduction biographical and bibliographical by Charles Dickens the Younger. With the illustrations from previous editions reprinted being a frontispiece to American Notes and the two illustrations from the first edition of "Italy" with a reproduction of the original titlepage and engraved border. 8vo publisher's original bright green textured cloth the upper cover decorated in gilt with Dickens' initials the spine lettered and ruled in gilt. xvii 380 44 ads pp. A very handsome volume the cloth especially bright and fine all sturdy and fresh and clean. AN VERY ATTRACTIVE COMBINED EDITION OF DICKENS’ TWO POPULAR TRAVEL NARRATIVES.<br> AMERICAN NOTES is Dickens’ rendering of his journeys in the United States. He went as far West as St. Louis and describes the people and characteristics of many of the cities and towns along the way including Boston Philadelphia New York and Cincinnati.<br> PICTURES FROM ITALY is a beautiful reminiscence of a tour through Italy as it could only be told by one of England’s greatest writers. Dickens provides for the armchair traveler a descriptive journey through some of the most scenic areas and cities in Italy and France.<br> Dickens’ poetic and descriptive style made famous in his many novels is well suited to these two travel logs. Macmillan and Co. hardcover
Bookseller reference : 27555
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Charles Dickens
Bleak House.
Atlantic. Used - Very Good. 2011. Paperback. Very Good. Atlantic paperback
Bookseller reference : Z0195791 ISBN : 1843548534 9781843548539
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Dickens Charles
PERSONAL HISTORY OF DAVID COPPERFIELD
London: Bradbury & Evans 1850. First edition. With 39 illustrations by H. K. Browne 8vo contemporary three-quarter black-green morocco over marbled boards very handsomely tooled in gilt on the raised bands of the spine lettered in gilt in two compartments. xiv 624. A very handsome copy quite fine and with only some mild unobtusive evidence of age to the covers and with much much less than the usual toning to the plates. FINE FIRST EDITION. For many lovers of the author's works DAVID COPPERFIELD ranks as the finest of his writings. “Of all my books“ Dickens wrote “I like this the best; like many fond parents I have my favourite child and his name is David Copperfield.†It is certainly Dickens’ most personal and autobiographical work especially in the remarkable early chapters describing David’s provincial upbringing and his experiences in the bleak warehouses of London. Abounding in vivid characters such as Uriah Heep Betsy Trotwood Mr. Micawber the Pegottys and Mr. Dick DAVID COPPERFIELD continues to rank among Dickens’ most popular and critically acclaimed works. In this work Dickens displays his talents well: “his inordinate gift of observation his sympathy with the humble his power over the emotions and his incomparable endowment of unalloyed human fun.It gave what were then universally referred to as ‘the lower orders’ a new sense of self-respect a new feeling of citizenship. Like the defiance of another Luther or the Declaration of a new Independence it emitted a fresh ray of hope across the firmament.†EB In this way Dickens’ work is significant on many levels. Bradbury & Evans hardcover
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Dickens Charles
POSTHUMOUS PAPERS OF THE PICKWICK CLUB
London: Chapman and Hall 1837. First edition. Engraved frontispiece and title-page and with a plethora of engraved illustrations by R. Seymour and H. K. Browne ‘Phiz’. 8vo very handsomely bound in contemporary 3/4 dark wine morocco over marbled boards the covers with gilt rules the spine very beautifully decorated with wide raised bands elaborately gilt tooled and border with double gilt fillet lines head and tail caps with gilt rolls one compartment lettered in gilt. xiv 609 pp. A very attractive copy especially well preserved and in lovely condition. VERY HANDSOME FIRST EDITION IN PERIOD BINDING. “Pickwick was issued when Dickens’ name was just beginning to excite the attention of prescient publishers and be recognized by readers in search of entertaining novels . The publication of PICKWICK which ran through twenty numbers made for all time an English classic--a book representative of its age exhibiting the life and the ideals of an important class of English folk on the threshold of the Victorian era.<br> Now over a century and a half later PICKWICK holds its assured place in the literature of our tongue and among all its author’s works seems to have the best chance of achieving what is known as immortality. The book was an improvisation. Dickens was led by his genius and by the indulgence of his jocuse fancy into picturing all the popular life which his varied experience in and out of London had made familiar to him. And it is a book that appeals throughout life--to the child and to the person of late years.’ Gissing Like others of Dickens’ creations it is a masterpiece.<br> This is a wonderful copy in beautiful contemporary state. Chapman and Hall hardcover
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Dickens Charles
WORKS OF CHARLES DICKENS. With Introduction General Essay and Notes by Andrew Lang.
London: Chapman and Hall 1899. 33 volumes. The Gadshill Edition. With the illustrations from the original first editions as well as additional material such as manuscript copies portraits etc. 8vo in contemporary three-quarter tan calf over marbled boards the spines decorated in gilt in compartments between flat bands two contrasting labels lettered in gilt marbled endpapers t.e.g. Internally a nice solid set the bindings still firm and strong but with rubbing and edge wear the spines mellowed with chipping at several of the spine tips a few labels lacking one volume lacking additional leather on the spine lacking volume 21 'A Tale of Two Cities'. ONE OF THE VERY BEST COLLECTED SETS OF DICKENS. It “contains all the original illustrations with many additional ones by Charles Green Henry Furniss Maurice Grieffenhagen et alâ€. They were printed from author's carefully corrected editions of 1867 and 1868. Chapman and Hall hardcover
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Charles Dickens
The Works Of Charles Dickens Volume 5.
Nabu Press 2012-03-11. Paperback. Good. Nabu Press paperback
Bookseller reference : SONG1277508526 ISBN : 1277508526 9781277508529
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Charles Dickens
Aventuras De Nicolas Nickleby Tomo 1 1872 Spanish Edition
Kessinger Publishing LLC 2009-01-19. Hardcover. Used:Good. Kessinger Publishing, LLC hardcover
Bookseller reference : DADAX1437490328 ISBN : 1437490328 9781437490329
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Charles Dickens
Aventuras De Nicolas Nickleby Tomo 1 1872 Spanish Edition
Kessinger Publishing LLC 2009-01-13. Paperback. Used:Good. Kessinger Publishing, LLC paperback
Bookseller reference : DADAX1437480748 ISBN : 1437480748 9781437480740
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Charles Dickens Lisbeth Zwerger Illustrator
A Christmas Carol
North-South Books 2001-09-01. First Thus. Hardcover. Used:Good. North-South Books hardcover
Bookseller reference : DADAX0735812594 ISBN : 0735812594 9780735812598
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Charles Dickens; Editor Michael Slater; Illustrator George Cruickshank
Dickens' Journalism: Sketches by Boz and Other Early Papers 1833-40 v. 1 The Dent uniform edition of Dickens' journalism
J.M.Dent & Sons Ltd 1994-02-24. Hardcover. Good. J.M.Dent & Sons Ltd hardcover
Bookseller reference : SONG0460860763 ISBN : 0460860763 9780460860765
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Charles Dickens; Editor Margaret Cardwell
Mystery of Edwin Drood Clarendon Dickens
Oxford University Press 1972-07-22. Hardcover. Good. Oxford University Press hardcover
Bookseller reference : SONG0198124392 ISBN : 0198124392 9780198124399
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Charles Dickens
Great Expectations Acting Edition S.
Non Basic Stock Line 1998-05. Paperback. Good. Non Basic Stock Line paperback
Bookseller reference : SONG0573017786 ISBN : 0573017786 9780573017780
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Dickens Charles
DEALINGS WITH THE FIRM OF DOMBEY AND SON Wholesale Retail and for Exploration.
London: Bradbury and Evans 1848. First edition with the earliest 2 line state of the errata and the hook on the left hand on the title-page vignette “capitan†for “captain†on page 324 and with the missing “if†on page 426. Illustrated with 38 engraved plates an engraved frontispiece and an engraved title vignette by H.K. Browne. 8vo in a handsome period binding of of three quarter dark brown calf over marbled boards back and corner-pieces gilt ruled. The spine with gilt ruled raised bands and with a black morocco label lettered and ruled in gilt additional gilt lettering in a lower compartment edges marbled wove endpapers. The binding of the spine was expertly accomplished at a later date and incorporates the original lettering label gilt the end-leaves were added at the same time. xiv 624 pp. A very handsome copy in a pleasing binding sturdy and attractive with just a bit of expected maturing to the paper much less then is typical. FIRST EDITION OF THIS VERY IMPORTANT WORK BY DICKENS. This is quite a desirable copy of the Dickens novel that introduced the world to the memorable Mr. Dombey and his transactions business and personal and that creates a "clear picture of society in Dickens’ time.†Dickens wrote it while in residence in a number of different areas beginning the work in Lausanne Switzerland continuing in Paris and finishing in Brighton Broadstairs and London making the text “a true cosmopolite in the manner of its writing.†The publication of this book marked a turning point for Dickens; his proceeds were a fine increase over MARTIN CHUZZLEWIT and with these earnings “his financial worriment ceased prosperity began and a period of money-saving was at hand.â€<br> This is the first publication of the text in its entirety after its serialization from October 1846 to April 1848. Copies this early are becoming scarce. An excellent piece of classic Dickensiana. Bradbury and Evans hardcover
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Dickens Charles
LIFE AND ADVENTURES OF MARTIN CHUZZLEWIT
London: Chapman and Hall 1844. First edition issue with "Å100" on the signpost in the engraved frontispiece and the 10 line errata. With frontispiece and 39 engravings after illustrations by 'Phiz'. 8vo handsomely bound in fine 3/4 green period antique morocco over patterned boards the spine with raised bands gilt decorated and ruled in blind lettered in gilt on a red morocco label bordered in gilt a.e.m. xiv errata 624 pp. A handsome and appealing copy in a fine state of preservation. The frontispiece and vignette title-page only lightly mellowed and some plates with a bit of the edge-spotting typically encountered but a copy very clean and fresh otherwise and generally quite free of the great browning associated with the engravings in copies of Dickens’ first edition novels. FINE AND SCARCE FIRST EDITION. Some critics have stated that this novel is Dickens at his best with the character Pecksniff being one of Dicken's most brilliant contributions to English literature. Critics generally agree that while MARTIN CHUZZLEWIT is somewhat roughly put together in its artistic structure it more than makes up for it in its brilliant character development and descriptive prose that reveal Dickens’ talents at their finest. “In the book he displays the fulness of his preservative power the ripeness of his humour the richest flow of his satiric vivacity and the culmination of his melodramatic vigour.†Some declare that the character of Pecksniff to be one of Dickens' most brilliant contributions to English literature; Gissing calls him and Mrs. Gamp “masterpieces of genius in its happiest mood.†Chapman and Hall hardcover
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Dickens Charles
LITTLE DORRIT
London: Bradbury and Evans 1857. First edition first issue with the points as called for including: the three line errata on page xiv "William" for "Frederick" on page 317 line 27 B2 instead of BB2 on pp. 371 lacking errata on page 467 and "Rigaud" for "Blandois" on pp. 469 470 472 and 473. With 40 engraved illustrations by H.K. Browne Phiz including the frontispiece and vignette title-page. 8vo handsomely bound in contemporary three-quarter dark plum-brown calf over textured cloth boards the spine with gilt tooled lightly raised bands ruled in gilt compartments richly gilt in ornamented panel designs and with a red morocco label lettered and ruled in gilt. xiv 623 pp. A very nice copy much better then one would typically find in contemporary bindings the leather with only very minor rubbing and mellowing sturdy and strong with firm hinges internally solid the text very clean. A bit of minor and all but inevitable spotting to the plates a bit more so to the frontis but still less then is common. FIRST EDITION WITH EARLIEST ISSUE POINTS IN A HANDSOME BINDING OF UNCOMMON PLUM-BROWN CALF. Little Dorrit was published in 19 monthly installments each two illustrations by Phiz. Each installment cost a shilling with the exception of the last a double issue which cost two shillings. It is a work of satire on the shortcomings of the government and society of the period.<br>Much of Dickens' ire is focused upon the institutions of debtors' prisons—in which people who owed money were imprisoned unable to work until they repaid their debts. The representative prison in this case is the Marshalsea where the author's own father had been imprisoned. Bradbury and Evans hardcover
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Theatre Dickens Charles the younger editor
LIFE OF CHARLES JAMES MATHEWS Chiefly Autobiographical with Selections From His Correspondence and Speeches
London: Macmillan 1879. 2 volumes. First edition. With a portrait frontispiece in each volume and three other engravings. 8vo bound in early half green morocco and marbled boards richly gilt in the panels of the spines t.e.g. ix 324; viii 336. Index. A very good set. SCARCE WORK ON THIS POPULAR ACTOR AND DRAMATIST. A son of the actor Charles Mathews he achieved a greater reputation than his father in the same profession and also excelled at light comedy. He toured three times in the United States and met and married his second wife there. As an actor in England Mathews held an unrivalled place in his unique vein of light eccentric comedy. He had an easy grace combined with "imperturbable solemnity" a combination which amused people; his humour was never broad but always measured and restrained. It was as the leading character in such plays as the Game of Speculation My Awful Dad Cool as a Cucumber Patter versus Clatter and Little Toddlekins that he especially excelled.<br> Mathews was one of the few English actors who successfully played French-speaking roles. In 1863 he appeared in Paris in a French version of his play Cool as a Cucumber and was received with praise. He played there again in 1865 as Sir Charles Coldcream in the original play L'Homme blasé Macmillan hardcover
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Dickens Charles
LIFE AND ADVENTURES OF MARTIN CHUZZLEWIT
London: Chapman and Hall 1844. First edition first issue with "100Å" on the signpost in the engraved frontispiece. With frontispiece and 39 engravings after illustrations by 'Phiz'. 8vo handsomely bound in fine 3/4 antique morocco over cloth boards the spines with raised bands gilt ruled lettered in gilt in two compartments bordered in blind a.e.g. fine marbled endleaves. xiv errata 624. A very handsome and appealing copy in an unusually fine state of preservation. A few plates with the typical aging but a copy generally free of the inevitable toning associated with the engravings in copies of Dickens’ first edition novels. FINE AND SCARCE FIRST EDITION. Some critics have stated that this novel is Dickens at his best with the character Pecksniff being one of Dicken's most brilliant contributions to English literature. Critics generally agree that while MARTIN CHUZZLEWIT is somewhat roughly put together in its artistic structure it more than makes up for it in its brilliant character development and descriptive prose that reveal Dickens’ talents at their finest. “In the book he displays the fulness of his preservative power the ripeness of his humour the richest flow of his satiric vivacity and the culmination of his melodramatic vigour.†Some declare that the character of Pecksniff to be one of Dickens' most brilliant contributions to English literature; Gissing calls him and Mrs. Gamp “masterpieces of genius in its happiest mood.†Chapman and Hall hardcover
Bookseller reference : 21257
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Dickens Charles Boz
SKETCHES BY BOZ Illustrative of Every-Day Life and Every-Day People
London: Chapman and Hall 1839. First complete edition. First Combined Edition in book form. First Impression. With 40 illustrations by George Cruikshank. 8vo early three-quarter crushed morocco and marbled boards the spine handsomely and ornately decorated in gilt within panels between raised bands of the spine. viii 526. A fine copy. This is the first book edition complete with the forty Cruikshank plates and the first one volume combined edition. This is also the first impression with the publisher’s address “186 Strandâ€.<br> Dickens took the pseudonym from a nickname he had given his younger brother Augustus whom he called "Moses" after a character in Oliver Goldsmith's The Vicar of Wakefield. This "being facetiously pronounced through the nose" became "Boses" which in turn was shortened to "Boz". The name remained coupled with "inimitable" until "Boz" eventually disappeared and Dickens became known as simply "The Inimitable".<br> The popularity of Dickens's writings was enhanced by the regular inclusion of detailed illustrations to highlight key scenes and characters. Chapman and Hall hardcover
Bookseller reference : 12615
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Dickens Charles
SELECTIONS FROM HOUSEHOLD WORDS CONDUCTED BY CHARLES DICKENS
New York and London: various publishers 1850-51. 2 volumes. Comprising numbers 180 to 196 in the first volume and numbers 27 to 52 in the second. 8vo in a handsome binding of three-quarter dark green morocco and marbled boards by the Rowfant bindery the panels with elaborate tools featuring scroll work and pointille decoration gilt lettered in two panels t.e.g. iv 444; iv 620. Some foxing to contents. The bindings are in fine condition. A very fine collection of the Dickens selections and a great example of the lovely work done by the Rowfant bindery. Household Words was an English weekly magazine edited by Charles Dickens in the 1850s. It took its name from the line in Shakespeare's Henry V: "Familiar in his mouth as household words. various publishers hardcover
Bookseller reference : 8814
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Dickens Charles
AMERICAN NOTES FOR GENERAL CIRCULATION
London: Chapman and Hall 1850. First single volume edition. Engraved frontispiece. 8vo handsomely bound in a contemporary Victorian binding of gilt-bordered three-quarter crushed green morocco over marbled boards with marbled endleaves spine lettered in gilt and in compartments separated by gilt-decorated wide raised bands. xiii 175. A fine and handsome copy very nicely preserved copy with only the lightest mellowing to the spine pane. Internally very bright and clean with no foxing unusual for this period. Dickens’s rendering of his journeys in America. He went as far West as St. Louis and describes the people and characteristics of many of the cities and towns along the way including Boston Philadelphia New York and Cincinnati. An especially nice copy of this printing. Chapman and Hall hardcover
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Dickens Charles aBoza
SKETCHES BY “BOZ†Illustrative of Every-Day Life and Every-Day People. WITH SKETCHES BY “BOZ†THE SECOND SERIES
London: James Macrone 1836 1837. 3 volumes. First editions of both works. 8vo in a fine full olive morocco binding signed by Zaehnsdorf ruled in gilt on covers. Very fine gilt decorations and lettering between raised bands of the spine. Gilt turn-ins. Fine decorative end-papers. 348; 342; 377 17 ads. pp. A fine set the binding very handsome with the spines lightly toned to honey. RARE FIRST EDITIONS OF BOTH WORKS. SKETCHES BY BOZ was Dickens first work to be published in book form. “It is a fact that first books by authors that go on to attain great eminence are the most difficult to acquire in collector’s condition. Early in the collecting period of Dickens’ publications it seems that the very best copies came to the surface first. Then the state of the books began to wane until at the present period Sketches by Boz make an appearance far from satisfactory.†This is especially true with Dickens. <br> In addition to the importance of Dickens in world literature this ‘Sketches’ also features the light-hearted illustrations of George Cruikshank. The Second Series contains a catalogue of Macrone publications and features an ad for the novel GABRIEL VARDON by Charles Dickens which would be reissued as BARNABY RUDGE. <br> Dickens received only Å400 as his share of the ‘Sketches’ while Macrone received ten times that amount. Because ‘Pickwick’ was by this time a “stupendous†success Macrone decided to issue ‘Sketches’ in monthly parts. He was the absolute owner of the copyright and so decided to “press the popularity of the rising young author to the limit.†But Dickens began to consider his deal with Macrone a bad one and backed by Chapman and Hall bought the rights for Å2250. As partners they published ‘Sketches’ in parts and went on to publish the bulk of Dickens’ work. James Macrone hardcover
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Dickens Charles
DEALINGS WITH THE FIRM OF DOMBEY AND SON Wholesale Retail and for Exploration.
London: Bradbury and Evans 1848. First edition with the earliest state of the hook on the left hand on the vignette title-page. With engraved Illustrations by H.K. Browne throughout. 8vo in a handsome contemporary binding of three quarter tan calf over marbled boards the spine with gilt bands one compartment with brown morocco label lettered in gilt. xiv 624 pp. A very handsome copy in a proper period binding sturdy and attractive and unusually clean and bright throughout. FIRST EDITION. This is quite a desirable copy of the Dickens novel that introduced the world to the memorable Mr. Dombey and his transactions business and personal and that creates a "clear picture of society in Dickens’ time.†Dickens wrote it while in residence in a number of different areas beginning the work in Lausanne Switzerland continuing in Paris and finishing in Brighton Broadstairs and London making the text “a true cosmopolite in the manner of its writing.†The publication of this book marked a turning point for Dickens; his proceeds were a fine increase over MARTIN CHUZZLEWIT and with these earnings “his financial worriment ceased prosperity began and a period of money-saving was at hand.â€<br> This is the first publication of the text in its entirety after its serialization from October 1846 to April 1848. Copies this early are becoming scarce. An excellent piece of classic Dickensiana. Bradbury and Evans hardcover
Bookseller reference : 22224
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Dickens Charles
Great Expectations
London: The Folio Society. 1994. Large octavo size 16x24cm approx. Very Good condition in a Very Good Slipcase. Some very mild rubbing to spine. Introduction by Christopher Hibbert. Black & White illustrations by Charles Keeping. Bound in cream decorated cloth decorated with a collage of drawings by Charles Keeping. Robust professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. 419 pages. . Reprint. Hardback. The Folio Society hardcover
Bookseller reference : BIB310737
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Dickens Charles
The Adventures of Oliver Twist
London: The Folio Society. 1994. Large octavo size 16x24cm approx. Very Good condition in a Very Good Slipcase. Some very mild rubbing to spine. Introduction by Christopher Hibbert. Black & White illustrations by Charles Keeping. Bound in cream decorated cloth decorated with a collage of drawings by Charles Keeping. Robust professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. 380 pages. . Reprint. Hardback. The Folio Society hardcover
Bookseller reference : BIB310739
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Charles Dickens
Great Expectations Enriched Classics
Simon & Schuster. Mass Market Paperback. POOR. Noticeably used book. Heavy wear to cover. Pages contain marginal notes underlining and or highlighting. Possible ex library copy with all the markings/stickers of that library. Accessories such as CD codes toys and dust jackets may not be included. Simon & Schuster paperback
Bookseller reference : 3191061700 ISBN : 0743487613 9780743487610
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Charles Dickens
A Christmas Carol Apple Classics
Scholastic Paperbacks. Paperback. GOOD. Spine creases wear to binding and pages from reading. May contain limited notes underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Possible ex library copy that’ll have the markings and stickers associated from the library. Accessories such as CD codes toys may not be included. Scholastic Paperbacks paperback
Bookseller reference : 3191074835 ISBN : 0590435272 9780590435277
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Charles Dickens
Novel Study Guide "A Tale of Two Cities" :Prentice Hall Literature
Prentice Hall Literature. Paperback. GOOD. Spine creases wear to binding and pages from reading. May contain limited notes underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Possible ex library copy that’ll have the markings and stickers associated from the library. Accessories such as CD codes toys may not be included. Prentice Hall Literature paperback
Bookseller reference : 3191068252 ISBN : 0136239439 9780136239437
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Charles Dickens
A Tale of Two Cities
Washington Square Press. Paperback. POOR. Noticeably used book. Heavy wear to cover. Pages contain marginal notes underlining and or highlighting. Possible ex library copy with all the markings/stickers of that library. Accessories such as CD codes toys and dust jackets may not be included. Washington Square Press paperback
Bookseller reference : 3191060364 ISBN : 0671463314 9780671463311
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Charles Dickens A Bradshaw
A Christmas Carol With Free Website Extras
Dove Cottage. Paperback. GOOD. Spine creases wear to binding and pages from reading. May contain limited notes underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Possible ex library copy that’ll have the markings and stickers associated from the library. Accessories such as CD codes toys may not be included. Dove Cottage paperback
Bookseller reference : 3191074828 ISBN : 0985947152 9780985947156
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Charles Dickens Jan Gleiter
Great Expectations Raintree Short Classics
Heinemann/Raintree. Library Binding. POOR. Noticeably used book. Heavy wear to cover. Pages contain marginal notes underlining and or highlighting. Possible ex library copy with all the markings/stickers of that library. Accessories such as CD codes toys and dust jackets may not be included. Heinemann/Raintree unknown
Bookseller reference : 3191061443 ISBN : 0817227628 9780817227623
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Charles Dickens
Dombey and Son Modern Library Classics
Modern Library. Paperback. POOR. Noticeably used book. Heavy wear to cover. Pages contain marginal notes underlining and or highlighting. Possible ex library copy with all the markings/stickers of that library. Accessories such as CD codes toys and dust jackets may not be included. Modern Library paperback
Bookseller reference : 3191061169 ISBN : 0812967437 9780812967432
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Charles Dickens
A Christmas Carol Wisehouse Classics - with original illustrations
Wisehouse Classics. Paperback. GOOD. Spine creases wear to binding and pages from reading. May contain limited notes underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Possible ex library copy that’ll have the markings and stickers associated from the library. Accessories such as CD codes toys may not be included. Wisehouse Classics paperback
Bookseller reference : 3191062980 ISBN : 9176370518 9789176370513
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Charles Dickens
Oliver Twist Acting Edition
Samuel French Ltd. Paperback. GOOD. Spine creases wear to binding and pages from reading. May contain limited notes underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Possible ex library copy that’ll have the markings and stickers associated from the library. Accessories such as CD codes toys may not be included. Samuel French Ltd paperback
Bookseller reference : 3191071733 ISBN : 0573018510 9780573018510
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AG. Dickens A. G.
The Courts of Europe: Politics Patronage and Royalty 1400-1800.
McGraw-Hill. Hardcover. POOR. Noticeably used book. Heavy wear to cover. Pages contain marginal notes underlining and or highlighting. Possible ex library copy with all the markings/stickers of that library. Accessories such as CD codes toys and dust jackets may not be included. McGraw-Hill hardcover
Bookseller reference : 3191069825 ISBN : 0070168024 9780070168022
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Dickens Charles
A Christmas Carol
CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform. Used - Very Good. Ships from Reno NV. Former Library book. Great condition for a used book! Minimal wear. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform unknown
Bookseller reference : GRP117298407 ISBN : 144140838x 9781441408389
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Charles Dickens
A TALE OF TWO CITIES ENGLISH LIBRARY - Illustrated
PENGUIN BOOKS LTD. Used - Good. Shows some signs of wear and may have some markings on the inside. PENGUIN BOOKS LTD unknown
Bookseller reference : GRP117302631
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Charles Dickens
The Pickwick Papers
Trident Reference Publishing. Leather Bound. GOOD. Spine creases wear to binding and pages from reading. May contain limited notes underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Possible ex library copy that’ll have the markings and stickers associated from the library. Accessories such as CD codes toys may not be included. Trident Reference Publishing hardcover
Bookseller reference : 3191846272 ISBN : 1582790728 9781582790725
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Charles Dickens
Hard Times Konemann Classics
Konemann. Hardcover. GOOD. Spine creases wear to binding and pages from reading. May contain limited notes underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Possible ex library copy that’ll have the markings and stickers associated from the library. Accessories such as CD codes toys may not be included. Konemann hardcover
Bookseller reference : 3191756125 ISBN : 3895082295 9783895082290
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Charles Dickens
Signature Classics : A Christmas Carol
Trident Reference Pub. Imitation Leather. GOOD. Spine creases wear to binding and pages from reading. May contain limited notes underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Possible ex library copy that’ll have the markings and stickers associated from the library. Accessories such as CD codes toys may not be included. Trident Reference Pub hardcover
Bookseller reference : 3191665808 ISBN : 1582790841 9781582790848
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