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LIFE AND CHARACTERS OF CHARLES DICKENS | VINTAGE 1930S ODHAMS PRESS BIOGRAPHYFor sale is a fascinating biographical volume from the handsome 1930s Odhams Press collection of Charles Dickens' works. Titled "Life and Characters," this book serves as a companion to the novels, offering insights into the author's world and the beloved characters he created.This is an essential volume for any reader wanting a deeper understanding of the man behind the stories. It presents beautifully as a standalone decorative piece or as part of a classic library collection.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: Life and Characters
• Subject: 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 biography will be packaged with care and dispatched from Hale, England. Please feel free to ask any questions.
LIFE AND CHARACTERS OF CHARLES DICKENS | VINTAGE 1930S ODHAMS PRESS BIOGRAPHYFor sale is a fascinating biographical volume from the handsome 1930s Odhams Press collection of Charles Dickens' works. Titled "Life and Characters," this book serves as a companion to the novels, offering insights into the author's world and the beloved characters he created.This is an essential volume for any reader wanting a deeper understanding of the man behind the stories. It presents beautifully as a standalone decorative piece or as part of a classic library collection.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: Life and Characters
• Subject: 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 biography will be packaged with care and dispatched from Hale, England. Please feel free to ask any questions.