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The Life of Charles Dickens.
by FORSTER, John
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- Hardcover
- Condition
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1873 Life of Charles DICKENS by Forster A Christmas Carol Oliver Twist 3v SET
"The Life of Charles Dickens" is a detailed biography by John Forster, a close friend and advisor to Dicken, which offers a look into the life and career of Dickens. The book reflects the deep personal connection between the author and Dickens, who had entrusted Forster with manuscripts and appointed him as a co-executor of his will, signifying a relationship built on trust and mutual respect.
The biography, initially released as a single volume in 1872 and later expanded, features numerous engravings of facsimile letters and sketch portraits. This 1873 edition was published in Philadelphia in three volumes.
Item number: #25268
Price: $499
FORSTER, John
The Life of Charles Dickens.
Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott & Co., 1873-74.
Details:
· Collation: Complete; 3 volumes
o Vol. I – xix, [1], 21-418, [2]
o Vol. II – xix, [1], 21-494, [10]
o Vol. III – xiv, 21-600
o Several illustrations throughout
· Provenance: Handwritten – Frank E. Nevins, 1873
· Language: English
· Binding: Hardcover; secure
o Cloth
· Size: ~7.75in X 5.25in (19.5cm x 13cm)
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- Bookseller
- Schilb Antiquarian Rare Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 25268
- Title
- The Life of Charles Dickens.
- Author
- FORSTER, John
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover; secure
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- J.B. Lippincott & Co
- Place of Publication
- Philadelphia
- Date Published
- 1873-74
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- 1873 Life of Charles DICKENS by Forster A Christmas Carol Oliver Twist 3v SET, rare, antique, old, first edition, 1st state, provenance, signed, inscribed, dust jacket, vellum, manuscript, engravings, illustrations, leather, plates, maps, antiquarian
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