{"product_id":"chapman-hall-illustrated-dickens-library-30-volumes","title":"Chapman \u0026 Hall Illustrated Dickens Library, 30 volumes","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA wonderful, uniform collection of Dicken’s works. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis set came about due to Dickens’ wishes to create an “elegant edition to elevate the stature of his writings.” Far from the cheaper, mass-produced serial-isations that had characterised his works prior, these sets were created to appeal to wealthy subscribers.\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eThis particular set comes from the second run of these editions. The first run was limited to Dickens’ most popular novels and only featured illustrated frontispieces. This edition was expanded to include all of\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethe works “Dickens wished to preserve.”\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eIn the years after Dickens's death, Chapman and Hall brought the works together in this Illustrated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eLibrary Edition. It was set in specially cast type on better paper than earlier collected editions and sold at the considerable price of fifteen pounds for the set.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA block-font-kerning-normal block-font-feature-liga-off block-font-feature-clig-off block-font-feature-calt-off direction-ltr align-justify\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eFew authors have been as closely bound to their illustrators as Dickens. This edition also includes a drastically enhanced illustration programme: each volume contains an extended range of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eillustrations throughout from Dickens’ most famous collaborators: Cruickshanks, Phiz, Stone, Leech, Stanfield, and others.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA block-font-kerning-normal block-font-feature-liga-off block-font-feature-clig-off block-font-feature-calt-off direction-ltr align-justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe Full List of Titles is:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"cvGsUA block-font-kerning-normal block-font-feature-liga-off block-font-feature-clig-off block-font-feature-calt-off direction-ltr align-justify\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSketches by Boz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"cvGsUA block-font-kerning-normal block-font-feature-liga-off block-font-feature-clig-off block-font-feature-calt-off direction-ltr align-justify\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePickwick Papers, vol.I\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePickwick Papers, vol.II\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"cvGsUA block-font-kerning-normal block-font-feature-liga-off block-font-feature-clig-off block-font-feature-calt-off direction-ltr align-justify\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eOliver Twist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"cvGsUA block-font-kerning-normal block-font-feature-liga-off block-font-feature-clig-off block-font-feature-calt-off direction-ltr align-justify\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eNicholas Nickleby, vol.I\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"cvGsUA block-font-kerning-normal block-font-feature-liga-off block-font-feature-clig-off block-font-feature-calt-off direction-ltr align-justify\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eNicholas Nickleby, vol.II\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"cvGsUA block-font-kerning-normal block-font-feature-liga-off block-font-feature-clig-off block-font-feature-calt-off direction-ltr align-justify\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe Old Curiosity Shop (with Reprinted Pieces), vol.I\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe Old Curiosity Shop (with Reprinted Pieces), vol.II\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"cvGsUA block-font-kerning-normal block-font-feature-liga-off block-font-feature-clig-off block-font-feature-calt-off direction-ltr align-justify\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eBarnaby Rudge (with Hard Times), vol.I\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eBarnaby Rudge (with Hard Times), vol.II\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"cvGsUA block-font-kerning-normal block-font-feature-liga-off block-font-feature-clig-off block-font-feature-calt-off direction-ltr align-justify\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAmerican Notes \u003cem\u003eand \u003c\/em\u003ePictures from Italy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"cvGsUA block-font-kerning-normal block-font-feature-liga-off block-font-feature-clig-off block-font-feature-calt-off direction-ltr align-justify\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eMartin Chuzzlewit, vol.I\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eMartin Chuzzlewit, vol.II\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eChristmas Books\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"cvGsUA block-font-kerning-normal block-font-feature-liga-off block-font-feature-clig-off block-font-feature-calt-off direction-ltr align-justify\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eDombey and Son, vol.I\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"cvGsUA block-font-kerning-normal block-font-feature-liga-off block-font-feature-clig-off block-font-feature-calt-off direction-ltr align-justify\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eDombey and Son, vol.II\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"cvGsUA block-font-kerning-normal block-font-feature-liga-off block-font-feature-clig-off block-font-feature-calt-off direction-ltr align-justify\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eDavid Copperfield, vol.I\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"cvGsUA block-font-kerning-normal block-font-feature-liga-off block-font-feature-clig-off block-font-feature-calt-off direction-ltr align-justify\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eDavid Copperfield, vol.II\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"cvGsUA block-font-kerning-normal block-font-feature-liga-off block-font-feature-clig-off block-font-feature-calt-off direction-ltr align-justify\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eA Child's History of England\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"cvGsUA block-font-kerning-normal block-font-feature-liga-off block-font-feature-clig-off block-font-feature-calt-off direction-ltr align-justify\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eBleak House, vol.I\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"cvGsUA block-font-kerning-normal block-font-feature-liga-off block-font-feature-clig-off block-font-feature-calt-off direction-ltr align-justify\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eBleak House, vol.II\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"cvGsUA block-font-kerning-normal block-font-feature-liga-off block-font-feature-clig-off block-font-feature-calt-off direction-ltr align-justify\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eLittle Dorrit, vol.I\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"cvGsUA block-font-kerning-normal block-font-feature-liga-off block-font-feature-clig-off block-font-feature-calt-off direction-ltr align-justify\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eLittle Dorrit, vol.II\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"cvGsUA block-font-kerning-normal block-font-feature-liga-off block-font-feature-clig-off block-font-feature-calt-off direction-ltr align-justify\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eA Tale of Two Cities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"cvGsUA block-font-kerning-normal block-font-feature-liga-off block-font-feature-clig-off block-font-feature-calt-off direction-ltr align-justify\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe Uncommercial Traveller\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"cvGsUA block-font-kerning-normal block-font-feature-liga-off block-font-feature-clig-off block-font-feature-calt-off direction-ltr align-justify\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eGreat Expectations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"cvGsUA block-font-kerning-normal block-font-feature-liga-off block-font-feature-clig-off block-font-feature-calt-off direction-ltr align-justify\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eOur Mutual Friend, vol.I\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"cvGsUA block-font-kerning-normal block-font-feature-liga-off block-font-feature-clig-off block-font-feature-calt-off direction-ltr align-justify\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eOur Mutual Friend, vol.II\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"cvGsUA block-font-kerning-normal block-font-feature-liga-off block-font-feature-clig-off block-font-feature-calt-off direction-ltr align-justify\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eChristmas Stories\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"cvGsUA block-font-kerning-normal block-font-feature-liga-off block-font-feature-clig-off block-font-feature-calt-off direction-ltr align-justify\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eEdwin Drood and Other Stories\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated Library Edition. \u003c\/strong\u003eThirty volumes,\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eoctavo. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eOriginal pub-lisher's green cloth, bevelled boards, covers decorated in gilt, black and blind, spines lettered in gilt. A generally very good set throughout, with some points of wear and some markings; generally minor but with some silverfish damage and some wear to covers on some volumes. Contents with scattered foxing and some toning here and there. A complete set.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis is a substantial set of 30 volumes, weighing in excess of 30kg in total. Within Australia, extra shipping costs will apply. For international shipping, please contact us before purchasing for a quote.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is currently not on display in store. If you would like more information or to arrange a viewing, please contact: \u003ca href=\"mailto:rarebooks@harryhartog.com.au\" title=\"Harry Hartog Rare Book Department\"\u003erarebooks@harryhartog.com.au\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatalogue Number: HH000775\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Charles Dickens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67614574477555,"sku":"1110003012593","price":2000.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/4284\/5939\/files\/RAREBOOKWEBSITEIMAGES_1.png?v=1790909267","url":"https:\/\/www.harryhartog.com.au\/products\/chapman-hall-illustrated-dickens-library-30-volumes","provider":"Harry Hartog Bookseller","version":"1.0","type":"link"}