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c1880 Sketches By Boz & Tale Of Two Cities Charles Dickens Antique Fiction Book

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c1880 Sketches By Boz & Tale Of Two Cities Charles Dickens Antique Fiction Book

Sketches By Boz & A Tale Of Two Cities
By Charles Dickens
With Eight Illustrations In Each Volume (16 Total Illustrations)
Published by Chapman And Hall: London c1880 (undated)
In Leather Bindings With Marbled Text Block - All Illustrations Present

"This attractive pair of Charles Dickens volumes brings together two remarkably different yet equally celebrated works from the great Victorian novelist: Sketches By Boz, Dickens' lively early collection of observational pieces and character studies, and A Tale Of Two Cities, his powerful historical novel set against the violence and upheaval of the French Revolution. Published by Chapman and Hall of London circa 1880, these editions reflect the enduring popularity of Dickens in the late nineteenth century and showcase the breadth of his literary talent, from comic urban observation to deeply dramatic historical fiction. Sketches By Boz captures Dickens' early brilliance in portraying everyday London life, while A Tale Of Two Cities remains one of his most enduring and emotionally charged masterpieces, famous for its opening line and themes of sacrifice, resurrection, and revolution.

Both volumes are presented in handsome leather bindings with raised bands, gilt spine decoration, contrasting title labels, and beautifully marbled text blocks that provide strong shelf appeal and classic Victorian character. The bindings show the honest wear and patina expected of well-read nineteenth-century books, adding warmth and authenticity to the set. Each volume is complete with eight illustrations, giving a total of sixteen illustrations across the pair, all present as called for. The plates include works after George Cruikshank and other classic Dickens illustrators, vividly complementing the text and enhancing the period atmosphere of these editions. Ownership markings for "Andrew Howison" add an additional layer of provenance and nineteenth-century history.

Together, these volumes offer an especially appealing combination for collectors, pairing Dickens' youthful literary beginnings with one of his finest mature novels. Sketches By Boz reveals the sharp-eyed journalist and social observer who would soon transform English fiction, while A Tale Of Two Cities demonstrates the dramatic depth and narrative power Dickens achieved later in his career. The elegant leather bindings, complete illustrations, and cohesive Chapman and Hall presentation make this a desirable Victorian Dickens pairing suited equally to collectors, decorators, and readers seeking classic nineteenth-century literature in authentic period form."

General wear and some peeling to leather bindings. All illustrations present. Prior owner stamp present as shown otherwise unmarked. Light foxing and general age toning present. Binding is decent with no loose pages. A nice copy of a later Victorian Dickens in good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.

Size 18cm x 13cm x 3.5cm - 292 Pages + 220 Pages

PRODUCT DETAILS


Condition: Good
Binding: Leather
Special Attributes: ["Illustrated", "Marbled Text Block", "Leather Bindings"]
Region: Europe
Subject: Literature & Fiction
Original/Facsimile: Original
Seller Notes: General wear and some peeling to leather bindings. All illustrations present. Prior owner stamp present as shown otherwise unmarked. Light foxing and general age toning present. Binding is decent with no loose pages. A nice copy of a later Victorian Dickens in good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
Language: English
Author: Charles Dickens
Publisher: Chapman And Hall: London
Year Printed: 1880
Sub-subject: Charles Dickens