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The Chimes: A Goblin Story The Haunted Man and The Ghost's Bargain The Cricket on the Hearth The Battle of Life
de Charles Dickens
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BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
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Paris: A. and W. Galignani and Co; Baudry's European Library, 1845-49. Leather. Very Good. 5.5" by 3.5". None. Early Paris editions of four Charles Dickens' Christmas novellas, all published the year after the first UK editions. Early editions of these work, all published in the year after the first editions.A collection of four works by Charles Dickens bound in two volumes.These four short Christmas novellas by Dickens are renowned and well beloved. 'The Chimes: A Goblin Story', published by A. and W. Galignani and Co in 1845.'The Haunted Man and The Ghost's Bargain', published by Baudry's European Library in 1849.'The Cricket on the Hearth', published by A. and W. Galignani and Co in 1846. 'The Battle of Life', published by Baudry's European Library, in 1847.Dickens is one of the most popular authors of the Victorian age. His novels show the grimy side of poverty and prosperity in Victorian England, showing poor social conditions alongside repulsive characters.Half-title for each work is present. In a quarter calf binding with marbled paper to the boards. Externally, generally smart. Light rubbing to the boards and spines. Minor bumping to the head and tail of the spines and to the extremities, with a very small amount of loss to the head of the spines. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and clean. Prior owner's ink inscription to the half-title of 'The Battle of Life'. Very Good
Sinopsis
A Goblin Story of Some Bells that Rang An Old Year Out and A New Year In.
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- Rooke Books
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- Inventario del vendedor #
- 735P35
- Título
- The Chimes: A Goblin Story The Haunted Man and The Ghost's Bargain The Cricket on the Hearth The Battle of Life
- Autor
- Charles Dickens
- Ilustrador
- None
- Formato/Encuadernación
- Leather
- Estado del libro
- Usado - Muy bueno
- Cantidad disponible
- 1
- Encuadernación
- Tapa dura
- Editorial
- A. and W. Galignani and Co; Baudry's European Library
- Lugar de publicación
- Paris
- Fecha de publicación
- 1845-49
- Tamaño
- 5.5" by 3.5"
- Palabras clave
- the chimes the haunted man cricket on the hearth battle of life the haunted man dickens oliver twist
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- Puede que se trate de un conjunto de varios volúmenes y requiera de gastos de envío adicionales.
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We are a small team dedicated to bringing you very scarce books at reasonable prices. We specialise in rare and hard to come by works on all subjects over the last 500 years, together with modern first editions and decorative sets and bindings. Our library has something for every interest and specialism. We deliver worldwide using a fully tracked and insured courier delivery service.
Where are We?
Based in the literary city of Bath, our offices are housed in the Eastern Dispensary. Built in 1845, the building originally existed as a charitable institution providing medical care. The building now houses our collection of over twenty thousand books and has five full time members of staff.
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- Marbled Paper
- Decorative colored paper that imitates marble with a veined, mottled, or swirling pattern. Commonly used as the end papers or...
- Rubbing
- Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
- Tail
- The heel of the spine.
- Poor
- A book with significant wear and faults. A poor condition book is still a reading copy with the full text still readable. Any...
- Calf
- Calf or calf hide is a common form of leather binding. Calf binding is naturally a light brown but there are ways to treat the...
