Hard times for these times Unknown - 1972

Barre, MA:: Imprint Society., 1972. Hardcover. Minor chips to the head & heal of the spine, else very good plus, clean, tight and bright condition in a like box.. Size: 8x12 inches.This is #1711 of 1950 copies printed, signed by the illustrator.

Barre, Massachusetts: Imprint Society. Very Good+. 1972. Hardcover. 0876360312 . The tenth novel by Charles Dickens, "Hard Times" is his shortest major work and is concerned with mid-19th century social problems in England's industrial midlands areas. It was first published in installments in 1854. While initially not well-received by the general public, the novel became more highly regarded once influential critic F. R. Leavis praised it as one of Dickens's best works. This deluxe modern reprint edition in slipcase features illustrations (and is signed on limitation page by) Richard Scollins. Number 1813 of a limited edition of 1950 copies. Includes an introduction by Monica Dickens. --- In black leather-backed paper-covered boards with Scollins illustrations on front and back. Gilt-stamped titling on spine, purple topstain and text presented on quality laid papers. Slipcase covered in purple papers with the same illustrations as on boards; titling printed on back &… Leer más

Barre, Mass: Imprint Society, 1972. First edition. Hard cover. Fine in fine dust jacket. Signed by author. A Fine Copy In Fine Slipcase xviii, 218 p. : ill.; 31 cm. "...printed for Imprint Society members in an edition of 1, 950 copies. " This copy unnumbered, signed by the illustrator. Illustrated covers.