1838 3vols Oliver Twist Charles Dickens Illustrated First Edition

Description: Click here to see our other books! Oliver Twist Charles Dickens 1838 Richard Bentley : London 7.5" by 5" [2], 331; [2], 307; [2], 315pp SUMMARY The first edition, second issue, of Charles Dickens' best known novel, an illustrated work with the original George Cruikshank plates. First Edition,Illustrated,Leather 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 First edition, second issue, 'Charles Dickens' attributed as the author to the title pages, and with 'Church' plate in Volume 3, replacing the cancelled 'Fireside' plate, and 'pilaster' for 'pier' or 'pedestal' to page 164 Volume III. Complete in three volumes. Volume I illustrated with a frontispiece, and eight plates.Volume II illustrated with a frontispiece, and five plates.Volume III illustrated with a frontispiece, and seven plates.Collated, lacking one plate, 'Mr. Bumble Degraded in the Eyes of the Paupers'.Bound without half-titles to Volumes I and II, Volume III was issued without half-title, and bound without adverts.As with Dickens' other works, 'Oliver Twist' was first serialised, from February 1837 to April 1839 in 'Bentley's Miscellany'. 'Oliver Twist' is Dickens' best known novel, an exploration of child labour, domestic violence, and street children in Victorian England.Illustrated by George Cruikshank. CONDITION In a half morocco binding with cloth to the boards.Externally, a little rubbed. Crack to the head of the front joint of Volume I, with a small amount of loss. Minor bumping to the extremities. Some light marks to the boards and spine. A small amount of loss of leather to the head of the rear board of Volume I. Front hinge of Volumes I and III are starting but firm. Bookseller's label to the front paste downs. Internally, Volume III is firmly bound. Volume II is generally firmly bound, Volume I is generally firmly bound, page 153/154 and plate facing page 152 working loose. Pages are a little age-toned with some spots, spotting heavier to the plates. Bound without adverts, half-titles, and one plate to Volume II. 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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