{"product_id":"childrens-stories-from-dickens-mary-angela-dickens-others-early-edition","title":"Children's Stories from Dickens, Mary Angela Dickens \u0026 Others — Early Edition","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePublication:\u003c\/b\u003e London, Raphael Tuck \u0026amp; Sons, Ltd., [c. 1920]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\" id=\"p-rc_849e238c8308640a-632\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1366\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1366\"\u003eFormatting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1366 citation-end-1366\"\u003e 4to, pp. 144.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"1\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Quarter cloth over pictorial boards. \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition Report: \u003c\/b\u003eVery Good. The binding remains remarkably tight and structurally sound, with the brown cloth backstrip showing only mild shelf-wear and slight softening at the head and tail. The front pictorial board is exceptionally bright and well-preserved, free from heavy scuffing, though lightly rubbed at the extreme corners. Internally, the text block is highly presentable; the pages show expected moderate age-toning, primarily to the margins and text block edges, with occasional faint, scattered foxing that does not detract from the legibility of the text or the vibrancy of the colour plates. The inner hinges are uncracked and secure, making this a highly sturdy and attractive copy for its age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\" id=\"p-rc_849e238c8308640a-633\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCatalogue Note: \u003c\/b\u003eThis volume is an early, undated printing of the beloved collection, issued as part of the esteemed \"Raphael House Library\" series. \u003cspan class=\"citation-1365 citation-end-1365\"\u003eEdited by Captain Edric Vredenburg and featuring an introduction by Percy Fitzgerald, the collection notably features adaptations by Charles Dickens's own granddaughter, Mary Angela Dickens.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"2\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\" id=\"p-rc_849e238c8308640a-634\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1364 citation-end-1364\"\u003eThe work is beautifully enhanced by the artwork of Harold Copping, a prominent illustrator of the era.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"3\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-1363 citation-end-1363\"\u003eCopping provides sweeping, characterful line drawings throughout the text, as well as a suite of full-page colour plates that capture the essence of Dickens's most famous literary figures.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"4\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eThe front free endpaper bears a neat, contemporary ink presentation inscription reading, \"Freda Margaret from Uncle Harry \u0026amp; Co.\" While copies of this work do circulate on the open market, finding an example with such vibrantly preserved boards and an intact, sturdy binding is becoming increasingly uncommon for children's books of this period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eIntroduce younger readers to the magic of Victorian London with \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"71\"\u003eChildren's Stories from Dickens\u003c\/i\u003e, a charming compilation that distils the great author's sprawling narratives into accessible, captivating tales. Retold by a selection of writers, most notably Dickens’s own granddaughter, Mary Angela Dickens, the collection breathes new life into timeless characters like Oliver Twist, Tiny Tim, and Little Nell. Paired with Harold Copping’s richly detailed illustrations, this book serves as an enchanting gateway into Dickensian literature and a beautiful addition to any vintage nursery library.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54221337854291,"sku":"4499","price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260623_162101.jpg?v=1783415941","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/childrens-stories-from-dickens-mary-angela-dickens-others-early-edition","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}