Description
Group of 15 Charles Dickens Book Set, New York: Riverside Press, 1922: "The Adventures of Oliver Twist and The Old Curiosity Shop", "Bleak House", "Hard Times and Other Stories: The Uncommercial Traveler and Pictures from Italy", "Dombey and Son", "The Life and Adventures of Martin Chuzzlewit and American Notes", "Our Mutual Friend", "Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby", "The Personal History of David Copperfield", "Christmas Books Tales and Sketches", "The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club", "Little Dorrit", "A Tale of Two Cities and Great Expectations", "A Child's History of England, A Holiday Romance and Other Pieces", "Sketches by Boz", and "Barnaby Rudge: Master Humphrey's Clock and the Mystery of Edwin Drood". Each approx.: 8.5" H x 6" W x 1.75" D. Provenance: From a New York City Collection. Keywords: Novels, Books, Reading, Social critic, Authors, English Writers, Novelists, British Literature, Collectibles, Collectables, Library
Condition
Wear commensurate to age and use, minor losses to spine labels. This condition report is provided as a courtesy to assist potential bidders and is a matter of opinion, not a statement of fact, and should not be considered a substitute for professional advice. Bidders are strongly encouraged to conduct their own due diligence regarding the condition of the lot. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Our assessment is based on visual inspection. Unless specifically noted, items have not been examined under UV light. Similarly, timepiece movements, lighting, and electrical components have not been tested. Artworks are typically not examined out of their frames unless otherwise stated. While we strive to provide accurate information, Auctions at Showplace is not a professional conservator or restorer. Therefore, this report should not be interpreted as a comprehensive description of the lot's condition. The provided images form part of this condition report and should be carefully reviewed. All sales are final. Please call us at 212-633-6063 X 808 or email us at auctions@nyshowplace.com to make an appointment for in-person inspection.
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Charles Dickens Book Set, 15 Vols., 1922
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Books, Prints, & Works on Paper Sale, Sept 15
Sep 15, 2026, 11:00 AM EDTAstoria, NY, United States
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