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Click here to see our other books! The First Editions of the Writings of Charles Dickens John C. Eckel 1932 Maurice Inman; Maggs Bros : New York; London 10" by 7" xvi [2], 1-272pp SUMMARY An excellent limited edition of the second edition of John C. Eckel's detailed bibliography of Charles Dickens first editions. With Charles Dickens's bookplate, printed from the original copper plate, loosely inserted. Limited Edition,Publishers' Original Binding Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 1.5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 23.99 EU Postage : £ 18.99 European Postage: £ 19.99 Asia Postage: £ 31.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 32.99 DESCRIPTION The limited edition of the revised and enlarged second edition of this work, first published in 1913. Number one hundred and six of seven hundred and fifty hand numbered copies produced. Illustrated with a frontispiece and twenty-eight plates, illustrations and facsimile title pages. Collated, complete. Loosely inserted is Charles Dickens's bookplate, printed from the original copper-plate, which was acquired by Henry Southeran following Dickens's death, and produces by the Piccadilly Fountain Press. This bookplate was produced to appear inside the subscriber edition of the Lombard Street Edition of Dickens's novel, and retains the publisher's envelope. An excellent copy of this detailed bibliographical study. CONDITION In the publisher's original morocco-grained cloth binding. Rubbing to joints and back strip head and tail, resulting in small losses to the leather. Otherwise, externally very smart. Front hinge starting, with board holding firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Overall Condition: Very Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques
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