2 volumes: [10], 271, [1 (blank)]; [8], 262, [2 (blank)], 32 pp. Vol II concludes with a February 1882 publisher catalogue. Crown 8vo. 7-3/4" x 5" Fitzgerald a protege of Dickens. Herein 2 chapters in Volume I are of his mentor: 'Charles Dickens As An Editor' & 'Charles Dickens At Home'. There are 4 concluding chapters of interest to bibliophiles: 'Modern Printing', 'Old Booksellers and Their Hobbies', 'Old Catalogues' & 'Bookstalls and Book-Boxes'. VG+ (sq & tight/spines darkened somewhat). Grey-green linen cloth with gilt stamped spine lettering.

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Title

RECREATIONS Of A LITERARY MAN, or, Does Writing Pay

Publisher

Chatto & Windus, London

Publication Date

1882

Binding

Hardcover

Edition

1st edition (NCBEL III, 1053).

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Tavistock Books, established in 1989, specializes in First Editions, Antiquarian Rare & Collectible bibliophilic material with a special focus on Charles Dickens. We maintain a stock of 3000 volumes, which may be seen by appointment or by chance when you are in the greater Reno Area, or by browsing our Web page @ www.tavbooks.com. Tavistock Books is a proud member of the Antiquarian Bookseller's Association of America, the Independent On-Line Booksellers' Association and the Grolier Club.

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