The Writings of Charles Dickens : With Critical and Bibliographical Introductions and Notes by Edwin Whipple and Others (Standard Library Edition)
Boston and New York: Houghton Mifflin, 1894. Hardcover. Good. Item #012038
32 volumes complete. 8vo. Solid Standard Library Edition of Dickens' works, uniformly bound in gilt-bordered red cloth with titles and decoration stamped in gilt on spine and decoration with the author's initials stamped in gold on the front board. Steel engravings and portraits throughout ",,,from the original designs by Browne, Cruikshank, Leech, and others. All volumes are square and clean throughout with little or toning or spotting. Bindings generally solid and tight though there are a few volumes where hinges are starting but firm. There is one volume with a larger 3" split along the top of the front hinge but board still well-attached. Spine git is dulling though front boards are fresh and bright. Wear to spine ends and tips on several volumes as well as a few bits of cloth loss. A few volume have had torn spine cloth which has been repaired though still noticeable. Each volume has a bookplate with indecipherable ownership signature with the Latin Psalm 26, "Dominus illuminatio mea et salus mea: quem timebo? (The Lord is the source of my light and my safety, so whom shall I fear?) Not perfect, but a solid collectable set at a terrific price. Most volumes grade Very Good though overall condition less due to the aforementioned flaws on several others. Please note: This is a very large, heavy set, weighing over 60lbs, (almost 30 kilos), and will require additional postage even for Ground or Media Mail.
Price: $375.00