The Old Curiosity Shop, And Other Tales: Master Humphrey's Clock
by Dickens, Charles
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very good
- Seller
-
Tucson, Arizona, United States
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About This Item
Philadelphia: Lea and Blanchard, 1841. First US edition. Hardcover. Very good. With Numerous Illustrations by Cattermole and Browne" and, on the second title page (Master Humphrey's Clock): "With Ninetyone Illustrations by George Cattermole and Hablot Browne". Tall 8vo. vi,9-362pp. Contemporary half leather. Spine title and rules in gilt with blind stamping; marbled paper boards. The first issue, without mention of Sibson as illustrator, and with the second title page (MHC). Hinge neatly mended; general light rubbing; early ownership name on title; else a very good copy. Carr, B153(1), which notes that this issue is made up of monthly parts.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Thorn Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 17358
- Title
- The Old Curiosity Shop, And Other Tales: Master Humphrey's Clock
- Author
- Dickens, Charles
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First US edition
- Publisher
- Lea and Blanchard
- Place of Publication
- Philadelphia
- Date Published
- 1841
Terms of Sale
Thorn Books
All books returnable for any reason within seven days, providing only that they are received in the same condition as shipped. Shipments to an Arizona address must add appropriate sales tax. Libraries billed.
About the Seller
Thorn Books
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Tucson, Arizona
About Thorn Books
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- Gilt
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- Marbled Paper
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- Hinge
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