Charles Dickens Library - complete in 18 Volumes
18 volumes complete, 1st Edition, with illustrations, including 500 special plates by HARRY FURNISS drawn expressly for this edition, which was published to mark the centenary of Dickens' birth. The last two volumes by J.A. Hammerton, are in themselves, notable additions to the Dickens Literature. Maroon morocco over maroon cloth. Five raised bands to spines with elaborate gilt panels and lettering, series monogram blocked in gilt on upper boards, gilt backs, gilt tops, marbled endpapers, illustrated titles in green and black, half- titles in green. original reinforced hinges. Over 100 years old, this set is in reasonable condition with some foxing on the endpapers. Slight damage to edge of upper board on one volume. Back strips chafed at heads and some wear at tails. The set comprises: 1.Sketches by Boz 2. The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club 3. Oliver Twist; A child's history of England 4. Nicholas Nickleby 5. The Old Curiosity Shop: Hard Times 6. Barnaby Rudge; Master Humphrey's Clock 7.Martin Chuzzlewit 8. The Christmas Books (A Christmas Carol; The Cricket on the Hearth; The Battle of Life; The Haunted Man) 9.Dombey & Son 10. David Copperfield 11. Bleak House 12.Little Dorrit 13. A Tale of Two Cities; American Notes; Pictures from Italy 14.Great Expectations 15.Our Mutual Friend 16.Christmas Stories 17. The Dickens Picture Book 18. The Dickens Companion Buyer collects or will courier to you at (your)cost. Read More