This book offers a detailed insight into the personal library of the author, showcasing many rare or valuable first editions of classic literature, including masterpieces by Charles Dickens, William Makepeace Thackeray, and George Cruikshank. The author, a renowned collector, provides valuable context for each work, discussing its significance in literary history and highlighting special features such as unique illustrations or authorial annotations. Through this collection, the book not only offers a glimpse into the evolution of English literature but also explores the development of book collecting as a cultural phenomenon.
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Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a detailed insight into the personal library of the author, showcasing many rare or valuable first editions of classic literature, including masterpieces by Charles Dickens, William Makepeace Thackeray, and George Cruikshank. The author, a renowned collector, provides valuable context for each work, discussing its significance in literary history and highlighting special features such as unique illustrations or authorial annotations. Through this collection, the book not only offers a glimpse into the evolution of English literature but also explores the development of book collecting as a cultural phenomenon. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780331958706_0
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