Dealings With The Firm Of Dombey & Son Wholesale, Retail And For Exportation
By Charles Dickens
Published by Humphrey Milford: London c1920 (undated)
"Dealings with the Firm of Dombey and Son: Wholesale, Retail and for Exportation by Charles Dickens (Humphrey Milford: London, c.1920) is a finely produced early 20th-century edition of Dickens's 1848 masterpiece—a novel that explores the corrosive effects of pride, ambition, and emotional neglect. The story follows Paul Dombey, a wealthy and self-important merchant obsessed with the continuation of his family business, and his gentle daughter Florence, whose steadfast love and forgiveness form the novel's emotional core. Through Dombey's downfall and eventual redemption, Dickens crafts a deeply human study of arrogance, loss, and the redemptive power of affection.
Balancing sharp social critique with richly drawn characters and moments of poignant tenderness, Dombey and Son marks a turning point in Dickens's literary maturity. This Humphrey Milford edition reflects the enduring popularity of his work during the interwar years, when his moral vision and vivid storytelling still resonated strongly with readers. It will appeal to collectors of classic Dickens editions, students of Victorian fiction, and admirers of literature that probes the complexities of family, business, and conscience."
Light wear and fading to cover/spine as shown. Light foxing to endpapers only with contents clean, crisp and bright. No inscriptions or markings. Last 2 pages have some creases and minor silverfish damage as shown. Please study photos to understand condition. Happy to provide more photos on request.
