Description
Up for sale is a stunning 1857 edition of "The Adventures of Oliver Twist" by Charles Dickens, published in London by Chapman and Hall. This mid-19th-century volume features the iconic frontispiece and illustrations by George Cruikshank.
Condition Details:
This copy is in remarkable condition for its age. The binding is a handsome half-leather with vibrant marbled boards and intricate gold gilt detailing on the spine.
Spine: Firm with bright gilt lettering on a red leather label.
Interior: Pages are clean with minimal foxing. The binding remains tight and square.
Exterior: Light shelf wear to the edges and minor scuffing to the marbled paper (as pictured), consistent with a well-preserved 160+ year-old book.
A premier addition for any Dickens collector or lover of classic Victorian literature. Ships with care to ensure it arrives in its current beautiful condition.
Specifications
Brand: Chapman and Hall (Publisher)
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Pages are clean with minimal foxing. The binding remains tight and square
Origin:
United Kingdom
Materials & Techniques:
Paper
Details:
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Condition Details:
This copy is in remarkable condition for its age. The binding is a handsome half-leather with vibrant marbled boards and intricate gold gilt detailing on the spine.
Spine: Firm with bright gilt lettering on a red leather label.
Interior: Pages are clean with minimal foxing. The binding remains tight and square.
Exterior: Light shelf wear to the edges and minor scuffing to the marbled paper (as pictured), consistent with a well-preserved 160+ year-old book.
A premier addition for any Dickens collector or lover of classic Victorian literature. Ships with care to ensure it arrives in its current beautiful condition.
Specifications
Brand: Chapman and Hall (Publisher)
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Pages are clean with minimal foxing. The binding remains tight and square
Origin:
United Kingdom
Materials & Techniques:
Paper
Details:
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Pages are clean with minimal foxing. The binding remains tight and square
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
8 x 6 x 2 in
1857 Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens - Chapman & Hall - Cruikshank Illus.
Estimate $160-$590
Starting Bid
$80
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