Bentley's Miscellany. Volumes 1-37. London: Richard Bentley, 1837-1855.
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A rather scarce set to encounter, especially with consecutive volumes, and a particularly desirable set for collectors of Victorian literature, as contributors to this set include Charles Dickens, Edgar Allan Poe, Wilkie Collins, and many other important writers. This set notably includes the true first printing of Oliver Twist, preceding its publication in book form, as well as some very early printings of Edgar Allan Poe's stories.
Bound by W. Warne, Newport LW.
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Size: 144 x 223 mm (approx., each)
Condition:
Contemporary half calf over marbled paper backed boards with red tooled labels in compartments to the spine between gilt bands, and with gilt volume numbers to spines. Bindings rubbed and scuffed. All boards attached with wear to joints and hinges, rubbing along joints. Shelf and edge wear. Text blocks fairly clean with light toning, some foxing, and occasional marks, plates oxidised as typical. Binder's stamp attached to front pastedown in volume one. Ownership stamp to blanks. Small repair to the frontispiece and title page in volume one. Uncollated but the volumes appear to be complete.
*The above condition description and photographs are meant to show a general idea of the overall condition of the set. Due to the large size and extent of this set, not every condition detail is mentioned.
