The Old Curiosity Shop
London: Chapman and Hall, 1851. Hardcover. A pleasing early hardcover edition. Rebound in a beautiful half light brown leather and multi-colorful paper boards. Hubbed leather spine is heavily ornamented in gilt design and bears five raised bands as well as a green label stamped in gilt lettering. All edges marbled. Endpapers are also marbled, matching the pattern on the cover and edges. Frontispiece in black and white is from a painting by George Cattermole. Textblock is printed in duel columns. Text is small print. [vii] 344 pp.
CONDITION: In overall good condition, this rebound copy bears some rubbing and light wear on the cover and spine. Both outer and inner hinges are strong and binding is sound. Even as there is some foxing throughout, (particularly within endpapers), leaves have evenly toned and are free from any marginalia, annotation or creasing. Front pastedown bears ex-libre bookplate of previous owner Sir Gilbert Frankland Lewis, believed to be the 3rd Baronet (1808–1883) and clergyman from The Lewis Baronetcy, of Harpton Court in the County of Radnor, of the United Kingdom. Per Wikipedia, "A baronet or the rare female equivalent, a baronetess, is the holder of a baronetcy, a hereditary title awarded by the British Crown. The title of baronet is mentioned as early as the 14th century, however in its current usage was created by James I of England in 1611 as a means of raising funds for the crown." A very nice copy, with a neat provenance.
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7.25" x 5" x 1"
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