Description: This edition has been privately printed and bound and limited to 7,500 copies exclusively for the subscribers to The Oxford Library of Charles Dickens Franklin Library CHARLES DICKENS in 21 volumes illustrated by various artists, introduced by various scholars Uniform leather bindings in rich red, distinct cover designs Black leather author-title label on spine, black decorative leather patch inscribed by a gilt cameo in oval 5 3/4" by 8 1/2", about 3' shelf space Copyright by Franklin Library Hubbed Spine, Bound in Premium Full Leather Distinctive Cover Design, Profusely Illustrated Moire Endleaves, Satin Ribbon Page Marker Accented in Real 22KT Gold, Gilded Page Edges Smyth-sewn Pages for Strength and Durability Long-lasting, High Quality Acid-neutral Paper LIST OF TITLES: a complete series in 21 volumes: 1. A Tale of Two Cities, sixteen illustrations by 'PHIZ', an introduction by Sir John Shuckburgh 2. American Notes & Pictures From Italy, twelve illustrations by Clarkson Stanfield, Marcus Stone, and Samuel Palmer, an introduction by Sir Sacheverell Sitwell 3. Barnaby Rudge, seventy-six illustrations by Goerge Cattermole and 'PHIZ', an introduction by Kathleen Tillotson 4. Bleak Housem, forty illustrations by 'PHIZ', an introduction by Sir Osbert Sitwell 5. Christmas Books, sixty-five illustrations by Doyle, Landseer, Leech, Maclise, Stanfield, Stone, and Tenniel, an introduction by Eleanor Farjeon 6. Christmas Stories, thirteen illustration by E G Dalziel, F A Fraser, H French, Charles Green, Townley Green, and J Mahoney, an introduction by Margaret Lane 7. David Copperfield, forty illustrations by 'PHIZ', an introduction by R H Malden 8. Dombey and Son, forty illustrations by 'PHIZ', an introduction by H W Garrod 9. Great Expectations, twenty-one illustrations by F W Pailthorpe, an introduction by Frederick Page 10. Hard Times, four illustrations by F Walker and Maurice Greiffenhagen, an introduction by Sir Dingle Foot 11. Little Dorrit, forty illustrations by 'PHIZ', an introduction by Lionel Trilling 12. Martin Chuzzlewit, forty illustrations by 'PHIZ', an introduction by Geoffrey Russell 13. Master Humphrey's Clock & A Child's History of England, twenty-nine illustrations by Goerge Cattermore, 'PHIZ', marcus Stone, and F W Topham, an introduction by Derek Hudson 14. The Mystery of Edwin Drood, twelve illustrations by Luke Fildes and two by Charles Collins, an introduction by S C Roberts, postscript by Philip Collins 15. Nicholas Nickleby, thirty-nine illustrations by 'PHIZ', an introduction by Dame Sybil Thorndike 16. The Old Curiosity Shop, seventy-five illustrations by Cattermole and 'PHIZ', an introduction by The Earl of Wicklow 17. Oliver Twist, twenty-four illustrations by Goerge Cruikshank, an introduction by Humphry House 18. Our Mutual Friend, forty illustrations by Marcus Stone, an introduction by E Salter Davis 19. The Pickwick Papers, forty-three illustrations by Seymour and 'PHIZ', an introduction by Bernard Darwin 20. Sketches By Boz, fifty-five illustrations by Goerge Cruikshank and 'PHIZ', an introduction by Thea Holmes 21. The Uncommercial Traveller & Reprinted Pieces, eleven illustrations by G J Pinwell, F Walker, and 'W. M.', an introduction by Leslie C Staples CONDITION DESCRIPTION: this set is in like new and unread condition: binding is tight, crisp & bright inside pages, and solid hardcover. It will make a great addition to any library SHIPPING / HANDLING: Book(s) will be handled/packed very safely, and shipped via USPS media mail with delivery confirmation.
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Year Printed: 1983
Topic: Classics
Binding: Leather
3rd Level Category: Classics
Country of Manufacture: United States
Subject: Literature & Fiction
Special Attributes: Illustrated