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
- Acccented 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 near fine and unread condition: binding is tight, crip & 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.