An INTERESTING DICKENS COLLECTION Reprinted from the Birmingham Daily Mail, May 26, 1887. 100 Copies Printed 9th June, 1887.

[Dickens, Charles. 1812 - 1870]. Hughes, W. R. - Collector

Published by The "Journal" Printing Offices, Birmingham, 1887

About this Item

[2 (blank)], 11, [3 (blank)] pp. 12mo. 7-1/8" x 5" Describes the Dickens collection of W. R. Hughes, who "For considerably over a quarter of a century . has devoted much of the time not monopolised by the 'cares of the day' (muncipal finance) to the formation of what is now a remarkably comprehensive and, in its way, complete and quite unique collection of original editions, sketches, portraits, biographies, criticisms, and other mementoes of Charles Dickens' genius and success." At the time of publication in 1887, the collection had amassed 1117 items. Hughes would, in 4 years, publish the respected A WEEK'S TRAMP IN DICKENS-LAND. Some sunning to spine, short tear to top left of front cover. Small owner library label to front blank leaf verso. A VG copy of an uncommon piece of Dickensiana. Original publisher's printed light grey paper wrappers, sewn. Now housed in a clear archival mylar sleeve.

Seller Inventory # 51699

Bibliographic Details

• Title: An INTERESTING DICKENS COLLECTION Reprinted from the Birmingham Daily Mail, May 26, 1887. 100 Copies Printed 9th June, 1887.
• Publisher: The "Journal" Printing Offices, Birmingham
• Publication Date: 1887
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st separate printing. Not in Gimbel.
• Seller catalogs:
  • Dickens