A Dickens Pilgrimage, Bernard Darwin — 1st Edition

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A Dickens Pilgrimage, Bernard Darwin — 1st Edition

Name: A Dickens Pilgrimage, Bernard Darwin — 1st Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
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Publication: London, John Murray, 1914

Formatting: Small 8vo, pp. 93.

Condition Report: Very Good. The book maintains its structural integrity, presenting firmly bound and entirely free of tears to either the binding or the leaves. The publisher’s original drab cloth boards remain sturdy, and the black typography and border ruling on the front board are relatively crisp. However, the spine exhibits typical age-toning and mild fading commensurate with a volume of this era, alongside very light rubbing to the board corners and extremities. Internally, the text block is sound, but there is moderate foxing primarily restricted to the preliminary leaves, with tanned page edges characteristic of the paper stock used during this pre-war period. Overall, a highly presentable and readable copy that has clearly seen careful handling and storage.

Catalogue Note: This First Edition forms part of the short-lived ‘The Times Series’ published by John Murray just prior to the outbreak of the First World War. While the title page does not explicitly identify the author, the text is recognised as the work of Bernard Darwin, the eminent golf writer and grandson of Charles Darwin, who originally contributed these topographical pieces to The Times in 1913.

Unillustrated and containing chapters dedicated to various notable locations, this copy bears a standard previous ownership inscription in ink to the half-title, reading "Granville Garley / May 1938".

True first printings in the original cloth are now scarce on the open market. This is partly due to the small print run of the series, but largely because surviving copies have long been absorbed by two distinct collecting spheres: Darwin completists and dedicated Dickensians.

Originating as a series of articles for The Times, A Dickens Pilgrimage is a charming topographical journey through the very landscapes that shaped Charles Dickens's most beloved novels. Bernard Darwin guides the reader with affection and keen observation through the historic streets of Rochester, the genteel elegance of Bath, the coastal charm of Dover and Broadstairs, and the bustling inns of Ipswich and Bury St Edmunds. It serves as both an evocative travelogue and a nostalgic tribute, capturing the essence of Edwardian England’s enduring fascination with the Dickensian world.

Book Condition: Very Good

Book Authors: Bernard Darwin

Book Publisher: John Murray

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: Travel, Exploration & Adventure

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 93

Book Publication Year: 1914

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: The Times Series

Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

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