{"product_id":"dickens-in-europe-selected-and-introduced-by-rosalind-vallance-1st-folio-society-edition","title":"Dickens in Europe (Selected and Introduced by Rosalind Vallance) — 1st Folio Society Edition","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\" id=\"p-rc_9335b9da93ea8042-156\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePublication:\u003c\/b\u003e London, The Folio Society, 1975\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFormatting: \u003c\/b\u003e8vo, pp. 212.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\" id=\"p-rc_9335b9da93ea8042-157\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition Report:\u003c\/b\u003e Near Fine. \u003cspan class=\"citation-252 citation-end-252\"\u003eThe binding remains remarkably tight and square, featuring cream cloth boards that are exceptionally clean and free from notable shelf-wear\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-251 citation-end-251\"\u003e.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e The dark brown pictorial vignette of a house on the upper board is exceedingly sharp and unrubbed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,4\"\u003e. The spine lettering and the Folio Society signet remain bold and well-preserved\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,5\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,6\"\u003e. The publisher's top-stain retains its depth of colour, and the remaining text block edges are crisp. Internally, the pages are bright and completely free of foxing or prominent historical inscriptions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,7\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,8\"\u003e. It is housed in the original plain brown slipcase, which remains robust and structurally sound, showing only the lightest of incidental edge-wear typical of its age\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,9\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,10\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\" id=\"p-rc_9335b9da93ea8042-158\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCatalogue Note:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-250 citation-end-250\"\u003eA handsome 1975 edition published by The Folio Society\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"3\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-249 citation-end-249\"\u003e.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"4\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e The volume brings together a curated selection of Charles Dickens' travel writings and letters, meticulously edited and introduced by Rosalind Vallance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,4\"\u003e. It represents an excellent standard of vintage book production, having been printed in Great Britain by W \u0026amp; J Mackay Limited in Chatham\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,5\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,6\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\" id=\"p-rc_9335b9da93ea8042-159\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"9,0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-248\"\u003eThe text compiles excerpts from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"9,0\" data-index-in-node=\"32\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-248\"\u003ePictures from Italy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-248 citation-end-248\"\u003e and various correspondences, tracking Dickens' vivacious impressions across France and Italy\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"5\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"9,1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"9,2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-247 citation-end-247\"\u003e.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"6\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Key sections detail early transit via the Calais Night Mail, the quarries at Carrara, the carnival in Rome, and the ascent of Vesuvius in Naples\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"9,3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"9,4\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\" id=\"p-rc_9335b9da93ea8042-160\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,0\"\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"10,0\" data-index-in-node=\"7\"\u003eDickens in Europe\u003c\/i\u003e offers a charming and insightful glimpse into the continent through the eyes of one of the Victorian era's most celebrated literary figures. \u003cspan class=\"citation-246\"\u003eCurated by Rosalind Vallance, this engaging collection weaves together Charles Dickens' travel essays, personal letters, and definitive excerpts from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"10,0\" data-index-in-node=\"316\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-246 citation-end-246\"\u003ePictures from Italy\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"7\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-245 citation-end-245\"\u003e.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"8\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Whether describing the rigours of European stagecoach travel or the breathtaking ruins of the Roman Colosseum, Dickens' characteristic wit, dramatic flair, and keen eye for human idiosyncrasies make this volume an absolute delight for both travel enthusiasts and dedicated literary collectors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,4\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54161288233299,"sku":"4410","price":16.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260623_121021.jpg?v=1782977024","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/dickens-in-europe-selected-and-introduced-by-rosalind-vallance-1st-folio-society-edition","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}