The Mystery of Edwin Drood
de DICKENS, CHARLES
- Usado
- Tapa dura
- First
- Estado
- First Edition; as issued in six parts; some chips, tears, splitting and spots, restoration of spines and extremities with added
- Librería
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Newton, Massachusetts, United States
Formas de pago aceptadas
Sobre este artículo
London: Chapman & Hall, 1870. First Edition; as issued in six parts; some chips, tears, splitting and spots, restoration of spines and extremities with added paper; the “cork” ad is in the second part; a good to very good set in a custom cloth clamshell box. An original description was laid in, omitting pertinent details on condition, such as extensive repairs. In the interest of some attempt at ethical behavior, we have discarded this largely fictional contribution, which priced this set at a considerably higher price than we offer it at. A Haycraft-Queen cornerstone.
Sinopsis
The Mystery of Edwin Drood marked the last of Charles Dickens novels, and was left unfinished in its publication. It follows the story of an orphan, Edwin Drood who worked as an engineer for his adoptive father’s firm, and his betrothal to fellow orphan Rosa Bud. As they come to age there is recognition that their love has been replaced by friendship, and the engagement is soon broken off. Shortly afterwards, in the middle of a storm on Christmas Eve, Edwin disappears, leaving nothing behind but some personal belongings and the suspicion that his killer was his jealous uncle John Jasper, or a fellow orphan Neville, who were both madly in love with Rosa. The fantastical story intrigues the reader with the darkness the opium dens within the sleepy cathedral town of Cloisterham, and the sinister double life of Choirmaster Jasper, whose drug-fuelled fantasy life belies his respectable appearance. Charles Dickens passed before the novel could be completed, leaving a tantalizing mystery that will never be solved.
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Detalles
- Librería
- Peter L. Stern & Company, Inc.
(US)
- Inventario del vendedor #
- 33588P
- Título
- The Mystery of Edwin Drood
- Autor
- DICKENS, CHARLES
- Estado del libro
- Usado - First Edition; as issued in six parts; some chips, tears, splitting and spots, restoration of spines and extremities with added
- Encuadernación
- Tapa dura
- Editorial
- Chapman & Hall
- Lugar de publicación
- London
- Fecha de publicación
- 1870
Términos de venta
Peter L. Stern & Company, Inc.
Items are returnable for any reason for a full refund. Please inform us within three days of receipt and provide the reason for the return.
Sobre el vendedor
Peter L. Stern & Company, Inc.
Miembro de Biblio desde 2009
Newton, Massachusetts
Sobre Peter L. Stern & Company, Inc.
With more than 35 years experience in the rare book trade, Peter L. Stern and Co., Inc. has established itself as a highly regarded firm of antiquarian booksellers.
Specializing in 19th and 20th century literature, signed and inscribed books, and manuscripts we maintain a high quality inventory. Our shop is located in the heart of Newton Centre where we are open by chance or appointment
In the long-standing tradition of the rare book trade we continue to mail regular catalogues to our customers. We are easily accessible via the MBTA Green Line's D Branch. We travel widely and attend both international and local book fairs.
Specializing in 19th and 20th century literature, signed and inscribed books, and manuscripts we maintain a high quality inventory. Our shop is located in the heart of Newton Centre where we are open by chance or appointment
In the long-standing tradition of the rare book trade we continue to mail regular catalogues to our customers. We are easily accessible via the MBTA Green Line's D Branch. We travel widely and attend both international and local book fairs.
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- Cloth
- "Cloth-bound" generally refers to a hardcover book with cloth covering the outside of the book covers. The cloth is stretched...
- Clamshell Box
- A protective box designed for storing and preserving a bound book or loose sheets. A clamshell box is hinged on one side, with...
