Discover book depositorys huge selection of charles dickens books online. What would be the value of a set of 4 hardcover books by charles dickens the old curiosity shop, a tale of two cities, little dorrit, and the adventures of oliver twist. First editions 1964 can fetch thousands of dollars. He frequently used idealised characters and emotive scenes to contrast with the poverty and social stratification of his time. As with any art, you should have it looked at in person at a gallery to be sure. Best of charles dickens 96 books meet your next favorite book. A book that has significant damage is likely not worth much. Hard times by charles dickens book the first sowing chapter i the one thing needful now, what i want is, facts.
This immortal novel written by charles dickens is easily one of the most loved christmas stories ever written, while the scarcity of its first edition has given some fortunate book collectors a. This first edition from 1838 in three volumes is the first issue with boz on title page and with the fireside plate in vol. Great expectations and the uncommercial traveller both have black and white frontis illustrations. An eighteenvolume collection of the works of charles dickens with illustrations. One very simple method of finding an approximate value of a book is to search for similar copies on and see what prices are being asked. Tthe searchable database consists of detailed reports in an evergrowing database of items in this category. One lost page can be devastating to a rare books value. I have an original etching of kenilworth castle signed by. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at.
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Great expectations by charles dickens, david copperfield by charles dickens, a tale of two cities by charles dickens, bleak. I am interested in finding the value of the following books. Dickens, charles aquatint copperplate process by which the plate is bitten by exposure to acid. Books and novels by charles dickens including first editions, copies in fine. Works of charles dickens 25 volumes anniversary edition on. First editions of all five of charles dickens christmas bookschief among them a first issue of his immortal christmas carol, the veritable bible of christmasillustrated with 63 engravings, four in color, by leech, maclise, stanfield, doyle and landseer, all books in the original giltdecorated cloth.
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Marsala wine small book set, 1910s charles dickens antique book decor, home decor, decorative books, wedding decor, rustic book collection thewholebook 5 out of 5. You can also choose to limit your search to first editions, signed editions, or hardcover. I have checked the signiture and it looks to be answered by a verified antique expert we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. Make offer charles dickens 15 book collection brown collection c1930s vintage 86 yrs old a tale of two cities by charles dickens facsimile 1st edition 1859. My interest started with charlie and the chocolate factory, by roald dahl. The private collector also acquired a number of other literary rarities, such as a christmas carol by charles dickens and emily brontes wuthering heights, among others, for more than. Christmas carol, the chimes, cricket in the hearth, battle of life, the haunted man. Cameo classics the alexis shakespeare romeo and juliet. To find out what your charles dickens set may be worth at auction, please submit. Charles john huffman dickens 7 february 1812 9 june 1870 was an english writer notable of social commentary of the victorian era. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The rare books section of is a great place to search for highly soughtafter and expensive books.
Green harcover, all writing has worn off outside of all 4 books, no dust covers. Dec 22, 2011 the answer is the famous first edition of the charles dickens book a christmas carol. The scarcity of these books have caused fairly high prices to prevail. If you really need a documented estimate of a books value for probate or insurance purposes then visit your local rare bookshop and pay for a formal appraisal. Inside the book i found a business card from the pacific coast savings society. Charles dickens rare books and first editions at bauman rare. In 1984, department 56 released the dickens village series.
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By changing the areas of the plate that are exposed and the length of time the plate is submerged in the acid bath, the engraver can obtain fine and varying shades of gray that closely resemble watercolor washes. First editions of all five of charles dickens christmas bookschief among them a first issue of his immortal christmas carol, the veritable bible of christmasillustrated with 63 engravings, four in color, by leech, maclise, stanfield, doyle and landseer, all books in. You should also avoid treating leather bindings with oil. When executing your search, fill in as much information as possible. First edition of charles dickenss first book, sketches by boz 1836. Charles john huffam dickens was a writer and social critic who created some of the worlds bestknown fictional characters and is regarded as the greatest novelist of the victorian era. Here within are found books rare and ancient, starting with the earliest printed works encompassing incunabula, 15th century. Great expectations and the uncommercial traveller by charles dickens. Charles dickens tragedy and triumph by edgar johnson 1952 2volume set. The dust jacket is both the most decorative part of a book, and the most delicate. Charles dickens books and novels charles dickens info.
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