In Dickens Street, W. R. Thomson — 1st Edition

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In Dickens Street, W. R. Thomson — 1st Edition

Name: In Dickens Street, W. R. Thomson — 1st Edition
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Publication: Glasgow, John Smith & Son, Ltd. and London, Chapman & Hall, Ltd., 1912.

Formatting: 8vo, pp. vii, 193.

Condition Report: Very Good. The book is bound in its original olive-green cloth, which remains remarkably tight and structurally sound. The spine features unoxidised, bright gilt lettering that remains sharp against the cloth, though there is some light rubbing to the head and tail, consistent with mild shelf-wear. The front board is relatively clean, but the rear board bears a few minor superficial blemishes, including pale discolouration marks and a small red speck near the centre, which precludes a higher grade. The text block is traditionally untrimmed with heavily deckled fore and lower edges; these edges are significantly dust-toned and foxed, as is typical for coarse paper stock of this era. Internally, the pages are generally bright and crisp with only occasional scattered spotting, most notably to the preliminaries. An early owner's ink inscription, dated October 1937, is neatly penned to the front endpaper, adding a modest touch of provenance without detracting from the book's overall neat appearance.

Catalogue Note: This is a scarce first edition of W. R. Thomson’s literary study, jointly published by John Smith & Son in Glasgow and Chapman & Hall in London. As Chapman & Hall were Charles Dickens’s original primary publishers, their co-imprint on this volume adds a pleasing association for Dickens collectors. The binding is the primary publisher's cloth, notably displaying the Glasgow "John Smith & Son" imprint at the foot of the spine.

The volume is unillustrated, relying instead on the traditional, textured aesthetic of its heavily deckled, untrimmed pages. The front endpaper bears the factual ownership signature of "G. E. J. Granville Garley, Manchester, Oct. 1937".

True first printings of this work from 1912 are increasingly uncommon on the open market, particularly surviving in their original, unrestored cloth. It is notably referenced in the Gimbel Dickens collection catalogue (Gimbel H446).

In Dickens Street is a captivating foray into the enduringly popular characters and settings of Charles Dickens’s universe. W. R. Thomson offers a series of charming, insightful sketches and literary essays, several of which originally appeared in the Glasgow Herald, that dissect the intricacies, mysteries, and eccentricities of Dickens's London. With a sharp critical eye and a deep affection for the source material, Thomson invites readers to wander down the proverbial street where Dickens's creations live, making this an essential and evocative companion piece for any dedicated Dickensian.

Book Condition: Very Good

Book Authors: W. R. Thomson

Book Publisher: John Smith & Son, Ltd. & Chapman & Hall, Ltd.

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: Criticism & Essays

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 193

Book Publication Year: 1912

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: Glasgow, United Kingdom

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