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Lot 182

Charles Dickens Works Book Set – Decorative Antique-Style Library Volumes

Estimate: $200 - $400

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Offered is a substantial decorative book set featuring the works of Charles Dickens, one of the most celebrated authors of English literature. This multi-volume collection includes many of Dickens’ most famous and enduring titles, such as A Tale of Two Cities, Great Expectations, Oliver Twist, David Copperfield, Bleak House, Little Dorrit, Nicholas Nickleby, Pickwick Papers, Our Mutual Friend, Barnaby Rudge, The Old Curiosity Shop, and Christmas Stories, among others.

The volumes are uniformly bound with richly decorated spines and patterned covers, making them ideal for library display, interior décor, staging, or reference reading. Title pages show period-style typography and publisher information consistent with classic collected editions. This set presents well as a cohesive group and offers strong visual appeal for shelves, offices, or study rooms.

A handsome and versatile collection suitable for Dickens enthusiasts, collectors of classic literature, or those seeking refined decorative books with literary significance.

 

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Condition Report

Overall good vintage condition consistent with age and use. Expected toning, foxing, and light wear to pages and bindings. Covers and spines show light shelf wear. No major structural damage observed. Please review images for exact condition details.

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