Description: Click here to see our other books! Master Humphrey's Clock Charles Dickens 1840-1841 Chapman and Hall : London 10.5" by 7" iv [1], 2-306; 228; 426pp SUMMARY Illustrated throughout by Phiz and Cattermole, this is the first edition in book form of Dickens's 'Master Humphrey's Clock', with three volumes bound in two. Lacking seventy-eight text pages. First Edition,Illustrated,Leather Binding Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 4 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 4.49 US Postage: £ 39.99 EU Postage: £ 26.99 European Postage: £ 36.99 Asia Postage: £ 65.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 99.99 DESCRIPTION The three volume first edition in book form of Charles Dickens' periodical 'Master Humphrey's Clock', illustrated throughout by Cattermole and Phiz. With three volumes bound in two.Lacking all original blanks, and without dedication to Samuel Rogers, Esq. Lacking the final seventy-eight pages of volume II; this volume ends here on page 228, where the volume should conclude at page 306.The first edition in book form, previously published in weekly parts as a periodical. The work begins with a frame narrative in which Master Humphrey and his friends share stories, marking the first appearance of 'Barnaby Rudge', and 'The Old Curiosity Shop'.Illustrated throughout by George Cattermole and Hablot Knight Browne, better known as Phiz. With a frontispiece to each volume, and numerous vignette illustrations throughout.Extra-illustrated, with eight plates by Hablot Knight Browne depicting characters from the work: one plate to volume I, three plates to volume II, and four plates to volume III.With the bookplate of Lord Esme S. Gordon to the front pastedown of each volume. CONDITION In half calf bindings, with marbled paper covered boards. Externally, very smart, with light rubbing to back strips. Joints starting, with boards holding firm. Bookplate to front pastedowns. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and generally clean, and a touch age toned to perimeters. Lacking the final seventy-eight pages of volume II. Overall Condition: Very Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques
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Location: Bath
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Author: Charles Dickens
Publisher: Chapman and Hall
Binding: Leather
Special Attributes: Yes
Language: English
Fiction Subject: Novels
Illustrator: George Cattermole; Hablot Knight Browne [Phiz]
Original/Facsimile: Original
Original/Reproduction: Original
Signed: No
Year Printed: 1840
Place of Publication: London
Weight: 4.000000
Country/Region of Manufacture: London
