DICKENS, Charles. Works. The Nonesuch Dickens. 23 vols. Nonesuch Press. 1937-38
Half titles, fronts, orig. illus. Orig. cloth; the occasional sl. mark. t.e.g. WITH: The additional woodblock in matching box. A v.g. set.
¶The most spectacular collected edition, designed by Francis Meynell, and bound in bright contrasting coloured cloths with black leather labels. The illustrations were mostly printed from the original plates or blocks, which were then dispersed with each set. This set is one of 877 issued with an original woodblock, no. 437: 'Dennis with Miss Miggs', from Barnaby Rudge, drawn by H.K. Browne. With the signed letter of authentication from Chapman & Hall publishers. Also with the Nonesuch Dickensiana volume, issued with the works.
Stock #70353
£8500
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