{"product_id":"c1880-the-pickwick-club-leather-charles-dickens-antique-fiction-book-illustrated","title":"c1880 The Pickwick Club Leather Charles Dickens Antique Fiction Book Illustrated","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Arial\"\u003e\n \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cb\u003e\n   c1880 The Pickwick Club Leather Charles Dickens Antique Fiction Book Illustrated\n  \u003c\/b\u003e\n \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/font\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003cfont face=\"Arial\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"\u003e\n   \u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003c\/font\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003cfont face=\"Arial\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"\u003e\n   The Posthumous Papers Of The Pickwick Club\n  \u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003c\/font\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003cfont face=\"Arial\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n   \u003cdiv\u003e\n    \u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003e\n     By Charles Dickens\n    \u003c\/font\u003e\n   \u003c\/div\u003e\n   \u003cdiv\u003e\n    \u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003e\n     With Eight Illustrations\n    \u003c\/font\u003e\n   \u003c\/div\u003e\n   \u003cdiv\u003e\n    \u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003e\n     Published by Chapman And Hall: London c1880 (undated)\n    \u003c\/font\u003e\n   \u003c\/div\u003e\n   \u003cdiv\u003e\n    \u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003e\n     \u003cstrong\u003e\n      In Leather Bindings With Marbled Text Block - All Illustrations Present\n     \u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003c\/font\u003e\n   \u003c\/div\u003e\n   \u003cdiv\u003e\n    \u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003e\n     \u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003c\/font\u003e\n   \u003c\/div\u003e\n   \u003cdiv\u003e\n    \u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003e\n     \"The Posthumous Papers Of The Pickwick Club, better known simply as The Pickwick Papers, was the novel that launched Charles Dickens into literary superstardom and remains one of the great comic masterpieces of Victorian literature. First issued in serial form between 1836 and 1837, the work follows the eccentric Mr Pickwick and his companions through a series of humorous adventures, misadventures, and sharply observed episodes of English life. Overflowing with wit, satire, memorable dialogue, and Dickens' unmistakable warmth toward his characters, the novel introduced readers to enduring favourites including the incomparable Sam Weller, whose first appearance is illustrated within this handsome Chapman and Hall edition published circa 1880.\n     \u003cdiv\u003e\n      \u003cbr\u003e\n     \u003c\/div\u003e\n     \u003cdiv\u003e\n      This volume is attractively bound in period leather with raised bands, gilt spine decoration, contrasting red and black title labels, and a beautifully marbled text block that gives the book excellent shelf appeal. The classic Victorian binding retains a rich aged character, complemented by the complete suite of eight illustrations, all present as called for. Internally, the volume includes the dedication to John Forster, Dickens' close friend and biographer, while the ownership inscription of \"Andrew Howison\" adds further period provenance and collector interest. The engraved plates remain a particularly appealing feature, vividly capturing some of the novel's most iconic scenes and personalities.\n     \u003c\/div\u003e\n     \u003cdiv\u003e\n      \u003cbr\u003e\n     \u003c\/div\u003e\n     A cornerstone of nineteenth-century English literature, The Pickwick Papers combines travel narrative, social commentary, courtroom farce, sentiment, and episodic comedy in a way that established many of the themes and techniques Dickens would later perfect in his major novels. This later Chapman and Hall edition offers readers and collectors an especially attractive presentation of the work, balancing readability with decorative Victorian craftsmanship. A desirable volume for admirers of Charles Dickens, finely bound classics, and collectors of illustrated nineteenth-century literature.\"\n    \u003c\/font\u003e\n   \u003c\/div\u003e\n   \u003cdiv\u003e\n    \u003cbr\u003e\n   \u003c\/div\u003e\n   \u003cdiv\u003e\n    \u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003e\n     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.\n    \u003c\/font\u003e\n   \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/font\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\n   \u003cfont rwr=\"1\" style=\"\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\n     \u003cfont face=\"Arial\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"\u003e\n       \u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003c\/span\u003e\n     \u003c\/font\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\n     \u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\n      Size 18cm x 13cm x 3cm - 497 Pages\n     \u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n   \u003c\/font\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Antique Books Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47016503017611,"sku":null,"price":74.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/0770\/0875\/files\/278e4a1e-4e61-413d-83b9-19c7a2d2d0af.jpg?v=1779151955","url":"https:\/\/antiquebooksaustralia.com.au\/products\/c1880-the-pickwick-club-leather-charles-dickens-antique-fiction-book-illustrated","provider":"Antique Books Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}