{"product_id":"dickens-osbert-sitwell-1st-edition","title":"Dickens, Osbert Sitwell — 1st Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication\u003c\/strong\u003e: London, Chatto \u0026amp; Windus, 1932\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormatting\u003c\/strong\u003e: 8vo, pp. 47, [1].\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/strong\u003e: Very Good. The binding remains structurally sound and retains a pleasing firmness overall, though it does exhibit some moderate wear commensurate with age. Notably, there is a small chip and associated loss to the paper covering at the head of the front board near the spine joint, which slightly exposes the underlying board. The printed paper spine shows typical age-toning and mild softening at the extremes, while the corners and edges of the boards display light rubbing. Internally, the volume is well-preserved; the hinges are secure, and the pages remain remarkably bright and entirely free of foxing. A previous owner's neat ink inscription (\"Granville Garley, \/ October 1st, 1938. \/ Manchester.\") is present on the front endpaper, treated here as a standard mark of provenance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/strong\u003e: This is a First Edition of Osbert Sitwell's essay on Charles Dickens, issued as number 16 in the elegant \"Dolphin Books\" series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe volume is particularly notable for its charming patterned paper boards, which were designed by the celebrated British artist and illustrator Edward Bawden; his initials (\"E.B.\") are subtly incorporated into the lower-left portion of the front cover's central cartouche Bawden's contributions to the series elevate these small volumes into highly desirable examples of 20th-century book design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the text itself is not exceptionally scarce, finding a first edition that retains its original Bawden boards without severe spine deterioration or complete loss to the delicate paper covering is uncommon on the current open market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this succinct and stylish study, Osbert Sitwell casts his discerning eye over the life and work of Charles Dickens. Approaching the Victorian giant from a distinctly twentieth-century perspective, Sitwell brings his characteristic aristocratic wit and critical sharpness to bear on Dickens's enduring literary legacy. The result is a spirited re-evaluation that serves as both an insightful piece of literary criticism and a fascinating intersection between two vastly different eras of English letters.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55036486517075,"sku":"5616","price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260921_140513.jpg?v=1790175188","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/dickens-osbert-sitwell-1st-edition","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}