An antique edition of Charles Dickens' classic novel 'Sketches by Boz - Volume I'. The book features a distinguished binding with gold embossing, adding a touch of elegance to any collection. Perfect for literature enthusiasts and vintage collectors alike, this volume is a timeless piece of literary history. Good, used condition for its age. There is expected wear on the cover and marking on the pages from use and age. Please see pictures and feel free to ask us for any additional images.
The Peterson's Duodecimo Edition is a popular early American edition of Charles Dickens's works, published by T.B. Peterson and Brothers in Philadelphia. These editions are known for being a relatively early, uniform, and illustrated collected edition of Dickens's works in America. They are typically bound in brown cloth with gilt lettering and decorations, and some volumes may feature illustrations by artists like Cruikshank and Phiz. Publisher: T.B. Peterson and Brothers, Philadelphia. Format: Duodecimo (12mo), meaning a book size approximately 7.5 x 5 inches. However, some listings refer to them as Octavo. Content :The edition includes a wide range of Dickens's novels, such as Oliver Twist, A Tale of Two Cities, Nicholas Nickleby, and The Pickwick Papers. Illustrations: Many volumes feature illustrations, often reproductions of the original illustrations by Cruikshank, Phiz, and others. Binding: The books are typically bound in brown cloth with gilt lettering and decorations on the spine, and some may have a gilt-stamped Dickens's bust on the front board. Dating: These editions were published roughly between 1855 and 1871. Some sets may be identified as being from the early 1870s.
