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Synopsis
Based on the world-famous "Nonesuch Press" edition of 1937, the text is taken from the 1867 "Chapman and Hall" edition, which became known as the "Charles Dickens" edition, and was the last edition to be corrected by the author himself. "The Nonesuch" edition contains illustrations selected by Dickens himself, by artists including Hablot Knight Browne ('Phiz'), George Cruikshank, John Leech, Robert Seymour and George Cattermole. The new "Nonesuch Dickens" reproduces the original elegance of these beautiful editions. Books are printed on natural cream shade high quality stock, are quarter bound in bonded leather with cloth sides, include a ribbon marker and feature special printed endpapers. Each book is wrapped in a protective, clear acetate jacket. This set includes: "A Tale of Two Cities", ISBN 9780715635216, "Little Dorrit", ISBN 9780715638118, and "Martin Chuzzlewit", ISBN 9780715638125.
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Présentation de l'éditeur
Set against the backdrop of the French Revolution, 'A Tale of Two Cities' is Dickens' masterful portrait of Paris and London. The shadow of the guillotine's blade hangs over two reputable men, one French, one English, as they compete for the love of Lucie Manette. Based on the world-famous Nonesuch Press edition of 1937, the text is taken from the 1867 Chapman and Hall edition, which became known as the Charles Dickens edition, and was the last edition to be corrected by the author himself. The Nonesuch edition contains illustrations selected by Dickens himself, by artists including Hablot Knight Browne ('Phiz'), George Cruikshank, John Leech, Robert Seymour and George Cattermole. The new Nonesuch Dickens reproduces the original elegance of these beautiful editions. Books are printed on natural cream shade high quality stock, are quarter bound in bonded leather with cloth sides, include a ribbon marker and feature special printed endpapers. Each book is wrapped in a protective, clear acetate jacket.
Revue de presse
One of the most glorious achievements of publishing in our time --Daily Telegraph
It will never be more possible for a more complete and perfect edition to be put on the market --Arthur Waugh, Past President, Dickens Fellowship
It will never be more possible for a more complete and perfect edition to be put on the market --Arthur Waugh, Past President, Dickens Fellowship
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A Tale of Two Cities (The Nonesuch Dickens Edition)
Edité par
Gerald Duckworth & Co Ltd, London, 2008
ISBN 10 : 0715635212
ISBN 13 : 9780715635216
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Vendeur : BiblioFile, Cadole, FLINT, Royaume-Uni
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Hardcover. Etat : As New. Etat de la jaquette : As New. Facsimile Edition, First Printing Thus. First printing of this magnificent modern Nonesuch Dickens facsimile edition. Hardback in original clear protective acetate jacket, both in flawless, unread Mint / As New condition. Bound in premium publisher original quarter black bonded leather over fine green cloth sides, featuring brilliant gilt spine titles, a built-in matching emerald silk ribbon book marker, and specially printed endpapers. This pristine copy completely retains all original publisher promotional inserts and advertising slips natively laid inside. Text is based on the definitive 1867 'Charles Dickens Edition' corrected by the author himself, beautifully paired with high-fidelity reproductions of the original, iconic illustrations by Hablot Knight Browne (Phiz) that masterfully depict the drama of the French Revolution. An immaculate, investment-grade copy and a core cornerstone title for collectors of fine Victorian literature facsimiles and premium book design. Free UK domestic postage. Large Octavo (approx. 26cm). Bound in publisher original quarter leather over green cloth boards with clear acetate jacket. Total pagination: 384 pages. Complete with all text, illustrations, and plates called for. Built-in silk ribbon book marker present and intact. Text block is tight, square, uncreased, unread, and entirely pristine throughout. N° de réf. du vendeur 033397
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EUR 92,59
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Expédition depuis Royaume-Uni vers Etats-Unis
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