Charles Dickens DOMBEY AND SON 1930s Odhams | Decorative Gilt Hardcover
£ 19.95
eBay Listing Description
DOMBEY AND SON BY CHARLES DICKENS | VINTAGE 1930S ODHAMS PRESS EDITIONFor sale is a handsome vintage copy of Charles Dickens' powerful novel, "Dombey and Son." This hard-wearing and well-made edition is from the 1930s Odhams Press collection of Dickens' works.A story of pride and obsession, the novel follows the life of the wealthy shipping firm owner, Paul Dombey, who longs for a son to continue his business. It is a rich and complex tale of human relationships, perfect for a Dickens collector, as a standalone decorative piece, or as a thoughtful gift.The book is bound in a rich, dark brown faux leather with an embossed emblem on the front board. The spine is elegantly decorated with gold gilt lettering and traditional raised bands, giving it a timeless look. BOOK DETAILS:
• Title: Dombey and Son
• Author: Charles Dickens
• Publisher: Odhams Press Ltd, London
• Printer: The Greycaine Book Manufacturing Company, Watford
• Era: c. 1930s
• Format: Hardcover
• Binding: Dark brown faux leather with gilt decoration
• Dimensions: Approx. H 18 cm x W 12 cm CONDITION:This book is in excellent vintage condition for its age (approximately 90 years old), as shown in the photographs.
• Exterior: The covers are clean with sharp corners. The spine is strong and the gilt lettering remains bright and clear. There is minimal shelf wear.
• Interior: Based on other books from this exact set, the pages are expected to be clean and tightly bound, with no writing or inscriptions. The paper has aged to a lovely, even cream colour. Please see all photos.Please review the photographs carefully as they show the exact book you will receive.This classic novel will be packaged with care and dispatched from Hale, England. Please feel free to ask any questions.
DOMBEY AND SON BY CHARLES DICKENS | VINTAGE 1930S ODHAMS PRESS EDITIONFor sale is a handsome vintage copy of Charles Dickens' powerful novel, "Dombey and Son." This hard-wearing and well-made edition is from the 1930s Odhams Press collection of Dickens' works.A story of pride and obsession, the novel follows the life of the wealthy shipping firm owner, Paul Dombey, who longs for a son to continue his business. It is a rich and complex tale of human relationships, perfect for a Dickens collector, as a standalone decorative piece, or as a thoughtful gift.The book is bound in a rich, dark brown faux leather with an embossed emblem on the front board. The spine is elegantly decorated with gold gilt lettering and traditional raised bands, giving it a timeless look. BOOK DETAILS:
• Title: Dombey and Son
• Author: Charles Dickens
• Publisher: Odhams Press Ltd, London
• Printer: The Greycaine Book Manufacturing Company, Watford
• Era: c. 1930s
• Format: Hardcover
• Binding: Dark brown faux leather with gilt decoration
• Dimensions: Approx. H 18 cm x W 12 cm CONDITION:This book is in excellent vintage condition for its age (approximately 90 years old), as shown in the photographs.
• Exterior: The covers are clean with sharp corners. The spine is strong and the gilt lettering remains bright and clear. There is minimal shelf wear.
• Interior: Based on other books from this exact set, the pages are expected to be clean and tightly bound, with no writing or inscriptions. The paper has aged to a lovely, even cream colour. Please see all photos.Please review the photographs carefully as they show the exact book you will receive.This classic novel will be packaged with care and dispatched from Hale, England. Please feel free to ask any questions.
