Charles Dickens - A Tale Of Two Cities - 1910
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ASSOCIATED TITLES & AUTHORS
Charles Dickens | Sketches by Boz | Pickwick Papers | Oliver Twist | Child's History of England | Nicholas Nickleby | Old Curiosity Shop | Hard Times | Barnaby Rudge | Master Humphrey's Clock | Martin Chuzzlewit | The Christmas Books | A Christmas Carol | The Chimes | Cricket On The Hearth | The Battle Of Life | Haunted Man | Dombey and Son | David Copperfield | Bleak House | Little Dorrit | A Tale of Two Cities | American Notes | Pictures From Italy | Great Expectations | Reprinted Pieces | Our Mutual Friend | Christmas Stories
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DESCRIPTION
This is a beautiful first edition thus copy, of Charles Dickens'; "A Tale Of Two Cities", featuring the illustrations of Hablot Knight Browne. The binding is very unusual and extremely decorative. The book is undated, but likely dates to circa 1910. It has been very well cared for and it remains in Near Fine overall condition. It would make a fabulous addition to any children's illustrated library or decorative private collection.
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CONDITION & FEATURES
- Overall Near Fine condition - very lightly read
- Very rare binding
- Gilt decoration and titles to the Front Board & Spine
- Tipped-in plates by Hablot Knight Browne
- Pages are clean & straight
- Plates are straight & clean
- Text-block is complete
- Bindings and Hinges are secure
- Boards & Spine are bright and clean
- Bookseller's stamp to the Front Pastedown
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SUMMARY
- A Tale Of Two Cities
- Written by Charles Dickens
- Illustrated by Hablot Knight Browne
- Undated, Printed circa 1910, First Edition Thus
- Published by Walter Scott Publishing Company Ltd., London
- Hardback
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CONDITION TERMINOLOGY
Fine (F): An excellent copy, showing next to no wear. Likely unread.
Near Fine (NF): Small signs of wear, but still an excellent copy. Possibly unread.
Very Good (VG): A very good copy. Expect a few signs of wear but nothing overtly detrimental to the book. Lightly read.
Good (G): A generally very good copy, but with the possibility of either a large number of minor defects, or a few more significant defects which will be noted.
Fair: An average book that has complete text pages but may lack endpapers, half-title, etc. Binding, jacket (if any), etc., may also be worn. May require repairs.
Poor: A book that is heavily worn, possibly with broken joints, hinges, missing pages, etc. Generally only rare books are sold in this condition. Likely to require repairs.
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SHIPPING
Please be aware; you may be liable for locally payable customs/duties/import taxes, in addition to shipping charges. Most international parcels are shipped via Royal Mail, UPS, Evri or DPD. Delivery usually takes 3-7 working days and is fully trackable.
Seller's Story
Flozzy Books, is an independent UK bookstore based in the heart of England. We deal in a wide range of antiquarian, rare and collectible books, but specialise in children's and illustrated titles. Sought-after authors and illustrators such as Beatrix Potter, Arthur Rackham, JM Barrie and Mabel Lucie Attwell feature heavily in our usual stock.
ASSOCIATED TITLES & AUTHORS
Charles Dickens | Sketches by Boz | Pickwick Papers | Oliver Twist | Child's History of England | Nicholas Nickleby | Old Curiosity Shop | Hard Times | Barnaby Rudge | Master Humphrey's Clock | Martin Chuzzlewit | The Christmas Books | A Christmas Carol | The Chimes | Cricket On The Hearth | The Battle Of Life | Haunted Man | Dombey and Son | David Copperfield | Bleak House | Little Dorrit | A Tale of Two Cities | American Notes | Pictures From Italy | Great Expectations | Reprinted Pieces | Our Mutual Friend | Christmas Stories
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DESCRIPTION
This is a beautiful first edition thus copy, of Charles Dickens'; "A Tale Of Two Cities", featuring the illustrations of Hablot Knight Browne. The binding is very unusual and extremely decorative. The book is undated, but likely dates to circa 1910. It has been very well cared for and it remains in Near Fine overall condition. It would make a fabulous addition to any children's illustrated library or decorative private collection.
---- ---- ---- ---- ----
CONDITION & FEATURES
- Overall Near Fine condition - very lightly read
- Very rare binding
- Gilt decoration and titles to the Front Board & Spine
- Tipped-in plates by Hablot Knight Browne
- Pages are clean & straight
- Plates are straight & clean
- Text-block is complete
- Bindings and Hinges are secure
- Boards & Spine are bright and clean
- Bookseller's stamp to the Front Pastedown
---- ---- ---- ---- ----
SUMMARY
- A Tale Of Two Cities
- Written by Charles Dickens
- Illustrated by Hablot Knight Browne
- Undated, Printed circa 1910, First Edition Thus
- Published by Walter Scott Publishing Company Ltd., London
- Hardback
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CONDITION TERMINOLOGY
Fine (F): An excellent copy, showing next to no wear. Likely unread.
Near Fine (NF): Small signs of wear, but still an excellent copy. Possibly unread.
Very Good (VG): A very good copy. Expect a few signs of wear but nothing overtly detrimental to the book. Lightly read.
Good (G): A generally very good copy, but with the possibility of either a large number of minor defects, or a few more significant defects which will be noted.
Fair: An average book that has complete text pages but may lack endpapers, half-title, etc. Binding, jacket (if any), etc., may also be worn. May require repairs.
Poor: A book that is heavily worn, possibly with broken joints, hinges, missing pages, etc. Generally only rare books are sold in this condition. Likely to require repairs.
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SHIPPING
Please be aware; you may be liable for locally payable customs/duties/import taxes, in addition to shipping charges. Most international parcels are shipped via Royal Mail, UPS, Evri or DPD. Delivery usually takes 3-7 working days and is fully trackable.
Seller's Story
Flozzy Books, is an independent UK bookstore based in the heart of England. We deal in a wide range of antiquarian, rare and collectible books, but specialise in children's and illustrated titles. Sought-after authors and illustrators such as Beatrix Potter, Arthur Rackham, JM Barrie and Mabel Lucie Attwell feature heavily in our usual stock.
Details
Number of Books
1
Subject
Illustrated, Literature, Sociology
Book Title
A Tale Of Two Cities
Author/ Illustrator
Charles Dickens
Condition
Fine
Publication year oldest item
1910
Height
19.3 cm
Edition
1st Edition Thus, Illustrated Edition
Width
14 cm
Language
English
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Walter Scott Publishing
Binding/ Material
Hardback
Extras
Tipped in plates
Number of pages
349
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