Offered for sale is an attractive vintage Collins' Clear-Type Press edition of Martin Chuzzlewit by Charles Dickens, beautifully presented in its original burgundy publisher's binding with bright gilt page edges.
Illustrated throughout by A. H. Buckland, this handsome early twentieth-century edition combines quality craftsmanship with excellent readability, making it an ideal addition to any Dickens collection or decorative home library.
Following careful examination of the publisher's imprint, binding style, typography and illustrations, this edition is conservatively attributed to the 1920s.
• Original Collins' Clear-Type Press edition
• Charles Dickens – Martin Chuzzlewit
• Illustrated by A. H. Buckland
• Published by Collins' Clear-Type Press, London & Glasgow
• Original burgundy publisher's binding
• Bright gilt page edges
• Complete text (808 pages)
• Attractive decorative library edition
• English language
Presented in very good antique condition.
The original binding remains firm and attractive with a tight, square text block.
The pages are exceptionally clean with only light natural age toning consistent with age.
The illustrations remain crisp and complete throughout.
The gilt page edges remain bright and attractive, greatly enhancing the overall presentation.
There is light rubbing to the corners together with small losses to the headcaps at the top of the spine, consistent with careful use over many decades.
There are no ownership inscriptions, library stamps or loose pages noted.
Please examine all photographs carefully as they form an important part of the description.
Height: 18.4 cm
Width: 12.0 cm
Thickness: 2.2 cm
Weight: 356 g
Professionally packed using premium protective materials.
Ships from Melbourne, Australia.
Free Australia-wide shipping.
Every premium item is shipped fully insured with Signature on Delivery.
International buyers are welcome. Customs duties, taxes and import charges are the responsibility of the purchaser.