1938 Heritage Press Edition "The Pickwick Papers", by Charles Dickens

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Offered is a handsome illustrated Heritage Press edition of "The Pickwick Papers", the first novel by Charles Dickens to be … Read more Offered is a handsome illustrated Heritage Press edition of "The Pickwick Papers", the first novel by Charles Dickens to be directly attributed to him. When the first installment of "The Pickwick Papers" appeared in 1836, Dickens was not well known. When he concluded the series in 1837, his fame had spread around the world, partly because of the popular Sam Weller character. Illustrated on 8 color plates and in black & white at chapter heads by Gordon Ross and with an introduction by John T. Winterich. Sandglass leaflet is not present. --- In full pale grey cloth-covered boards with maroon decorations on covers & spine, bright gilt spine title oval, and maroon topstain. Volume protected in maroon paper-covered slipcase.

6.5ʺW × 2ʺD × 9.25ʺH

In 1929, George Macy founded the Limited Editions Club and began publishing illustrated books in limited numbers (usually 1500 copies) for subscription members. In 1935 Macy founded the Heritage Club, which together with the Heritage Press, created and distributed more affordable and unlimited reprints of the great books previously published by The Limited Editions Club. See less