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Charles Dickens in Cartoon and Caricature 1924 Limited edition (440 copies printed) Antique book Leather wrapped spine Profusely illustrated
Original price was: $268.00.$209.04Current price is: $209.04.
This is a “very good” antique book in brown paper wrapped boards with leather spine. No torn, folded, loose or significantly creased pages unless specified below. NOT ex-library. Will not contain writing (aside from possible original owner name in front), underlining or highlighting unless called out below in item specifics. Dust jacket included if shown in images and issued with one, unless noted.
You will receive the book shown in the accompanying images.
See accompanying images for full condition details.
Limited edition of just 440 copies for members of the Bibliophile Society of Boston.
ITEM SPECIFICS:
No writing. Text block closes tightly, is square and uniformly bright all around. Gilt upper edge, deckled outer and lower. Leather on spine is not split, but shows significant wear at edges, front and back, head frayed. Internals are bright and crisp. Upper and front lower board corners are crisp, back lower bumped and frayed. Solid book all around. No jacket as issued.
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| Weight | 64 oz |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 12 × 10 × 4 in |
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