Martin Chuzzlewit by Charles DICKENS, facsimile of Nonesuch edition VG+ HC 88644

Description: Available from Bluebird Books: Martin Chuzzlewit: The Nonesuch Dickens by Charles Dickens illustrated by Phiz in a hardcover edition in mylar wrapper Description: A hefty, attractive facsimile of the 1937 Nonesuch Press edition of the sixth novel by Charles Dickens (1812-1870), first published serially in 1843. Illustrated throughout with well-preserved original engraved illustrations by "Phiz" (Hablot Knight Browne). "Martin Chuzzlewit" did not achieve the high level of popularity of some of Mr. Dickens's other works, resulting in financial difficulty for Dickens. As a result, he wrote his famous "A Christmas Carol" as a means of earning additional money. In dark red cloth-covered boards backed in black leather, with titling in gilt on brown leather spine label; gilt titling on front cover, along with Nonesuch device on burgundy leather oval; sewn-in red satin ribbon placemarker. A facsimile of a turquoise cover to one of the weekly installments is included, along with facsimiles of the original title pages. Volume wrapped publisher's stiff paper band, which in turn is wrapped in heavy clear mylar cover. A clean, tightly-bound, clean copy, though with minor soiling to textblock edges. Mylar wrap with a few small tears & creases to edges and with some rubbing and mild soiling. Overall, this pleasing, weighty volume allows the reader to fully enjoy the masterful storyteller's classic tale. Book Condition*: Very Good+ Wrapper Condition*: Very Good- City: London / New York Publisher: Duckworth / The Overlook Press Size: Tall Octavo - 9 to 10 in. tall Publication Date: 2008 Binding: hardcover Pages: xxiv, [2], 844, [2] About Bluebird Books: YOUR EXPECTATIONS AND MY PROMISE: Bluebird Books is an independent, internet-based bookseller in metro Denver, Colorado (USA) and operated by me, Eric Mayer. I am proud to be a member of both the Rocky Mountain Antiquarian Booksellers Association (RMABA) and the Independent Online Booksellers Association (IOBA). I imagine that you expect to be getting a quality item which has been accurately described, carefully packed, and promptly shipped to you. That is also my promise to you. SPECIALTIES: My specialties include 19th and 20th Century Classic Fiction and Literature; Fine Bindings; Illustrated Classics; Books about Birds, Wildlife and Natural History; Biography and Autobiography; History; as well as a wide variety of books on other subjects. I feature works published by the Modern Library, Everyman's Library, Limited Editions Club and other fine publishers. I am always on the lookout to buy similar items.PAYMENT TERMS: I expect payment at the time the item is ordered. Payment may be made through PayPal or with major credit cards.SHIPPING: I ship my books promptly (almost always on the next business day after order or sooner) from my base in Colorado in well-wrapped, crush- and moisture- resistant protective packaging. US shipments include Delivery Confirmation bar coding, so you can track the progress of your shipment.RETURNS: All items are sold on a satisfaction guaranteed basis. I guarantee the condition of every item as described. If you are dissatisfied with your purchase because it is not as described, I will refund the price of the item plus shipping costs both ways. If you've changed your mind about an item, or you just want to return it, I will ask that you pay for the shipping and I'll cheerfully refund the price of the book. In either case, items must be returned within 30 days of the date of receipt.*A NOTE ABOUT USED BOOKS AND CONDITION VALUES: I rate books and dust jackets on a scale from AS NEW to POOR, as follows: AS NEW - Used when the book or dust jacket is in the same immaculate condition as when it was published, with no defects. FINE - Approaches the condition of AS NEW, but lacking the crispness of a new book. These books or dust jackets should have no defects. NEAR FINE - Approaching FINE but with slight flaws. VERY GOOD - Describes a book or dust jacket that does show some small signs of wear or slight damage. GOOD - Describes the average used worn book or jacket that has flaws and/or damages. (An old bookseller said it best, "In rare books, Good ain't good".) FAIR - Worn book or jacket that is stained, has loose pages, tears, or otherwise has some sort of significant damage or other issue. POOR - Describes a book that is worn, damaged, stained or otherwise beat-up, making it useful as a reading copy but possibly not a collector copy. A POOR dust jacket is likely heavily torn, chipped or otherwise damaged.(A ' + ' or a ' - ' can indicate a shading of these values...either a nudge up, or a nudge down.)

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