Charles Dickens - Pickwick Papers - 1910
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English illustrated limited first edition of Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens, signed by illustrator Frank Reynolds as 232 of 350, bound in vellum with gilt edges, 174 pages, 32.0 × 26.0 cm, published by Hodder & Stoughton and in Good condition.
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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 copy, of "Mr. Pickwick", (which is taken from Charles Dickens' "The Pickwick Papers"). The book is signed by the illustrator (Frank Reynolds) and is number 232 of 350 copies printed. Reynolds' illustrations are all in full colour and are hand-mounted plates, with descriptive tissue-guards. The vellum binding is beautiful and extremely decorative. The book has been well cared for and it remains in Good 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 Good condition - lightly read
- Numbered Edition - 232 of 350
- Signed by the illustrator - Frank Reynolds
- Vellum binding with gilt top page edges
- Gilt decoration and titles to the Front Board & Spine
- 25 and-mounted colour plates
- Hand cut pages
- Pages are generally clean & straight
- Plates are straight & clean
- Text-block is complete
- Bindings and Hinges are secure
- Boards & Spine are slightly discoloured & marked
- Boards are slightly bowed
- Ribbon is missing from the front & back boards
- Previous owner's bookplate to the Front Pastedown
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SUMMARY
- Mr Pickwick
- Written by Charles Dickens
- Illustrated by Frank Reynolds
- Undated, Printed 1910, First Edition
- Published by Hodden & Stoughton, London
- Vellum binding
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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 copy, of "Mr. Pickwick", (which is taken from Charles Dickens' "The Pickwick Papers"). The book is signed by the illustrator (Frank Reynolds) and is number 232 of 350 copies printed. Reynolds' illustrations are all in full colour and are hand-mounted plates, with descriptive tissue-guards. The vellum binding is beautiful and extremely decorative. The book has been well cared for and it remains in Good overall condition. It would make a fabulous addition to any children's illustrated library or decorative private collection.
---- ---- ---- ---- ----
CONDITION & FEATURES
- Overall Good condition - lightly read
- Numbered Edition - 232 of 350
- Signed by the illustrator - Frank Reynolds
- Vellum binding with gilt top page edges
- Gilt decoration and titles to the Front Board & Spine
- 25 and-mounted colour plates
- Hand cut pages
- Pages are generally clean & straight
- Plates are straight & clean
- Text-block is complete
- Bindings and Hinges are secure
- Boards & Spine are slightly discoloured & marked
- Boards are slightly bowed
- Ribbon is missing from the front & back boards
- Previous owner's bookplate to the Front Pastedown
---- ---- ---- ---- ----
SUMMARY
- Mr Pickwick
- Written by Charles Dickens
- Illustrated by Frank Reynolds
- Undated, Printed 1910, First Edition
- Published by Hodden & Stoughton, London
- Vellum binding
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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.
---- ---- ---- ---- ----
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
Biographies and memoirs, Fine Bindings, Humour & caricature, Illustrated, Literature
Book title
Pickwick Papers
Author/ Illustrator
Charles Dickens
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1910
Height
32 cm
Edition
1st Edition, Illustrated Edition, Limited edition, Numbered edition
Width
26 cm
Language
English
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Hodder & Stoughton
Binding/ Material
Vellum
Extras
Signed by illustrator, Tipped in plates
Number of pages
174
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