The Days of Dickens, Arthur L. Hayward — 1st Edition

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The Days of Dickens, Arthur L. Hayward — 1st Edition

Name: The Days of Dickens, Arthur L. Hayward — 1st Edition
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Publication: London, George Routledge & Sons Ltd., 1926

Formatting: 8vo, pp. [viii], 244.

Condition Report: Fair. As a former holding of the Liverpool Free Public Library, this copy bears the expected institutional treatments that define its grade, including prominent blind-stamped crests to the front and rear boards, a shelfmark label to the lower spine, and an ink stamp to the title page. The publisher's original maroon cloth remains structurally sound, though it has been wrapped in a clear protective laminate sleeve secured with dark cloth tape along the top and bottom edges. The binding itself remains reasonably tight and upright, resisting significant shelf-wear precisely because of this protective wrap. Internally, the text block is uniformly toned with darkened edges, and the untrimmed fore and lower edges exhibit typical handling wear and dustiness. Despite the heavy library provenance and associated aesthetic compromises, the pages remain largely clear and readable, presenting a solid, complete working copy.

Catalogue Note: First Edition. An engaging deep dive into the social milieu of London from the 1830s to the 1860s, this work explores both the glittering high society and the darker, grittier realities of early Victorian street life. The book features a frontispiece illustration of 'Rotten Row at Six O'clock' alongside other intriguing glimpses into the era.

This specific copy holds interesting regional provenance, having been circulated by the Liverpool Free Public Library. The institutional markings, particularly the prominent oval blind stamps on the boards, tell a compelling story of civic readership and public access in the early to mid-twentieth century.

While the author's reference works are more commonly encountered, original cloth printings of this specific title are relatively scarce on the open market today. Most available copies are modern print-on-demand reproductions, making this original edition a notable acquisition for those interested in the social history of Dickensian London.

A captivating exploration of early Victorian London, The Days of Dickens brings the bustling, fog-filled streets of Charles Dickens’s novels to vivid life. Arthur L. Hayward masterfully reconstructs the social fabric of the period, from the extravagant pleasure gardens and opulent theatres to the grim realities of the city's underbelly. Rich with historical detail and atmospheric charm, this work serves as an essential companion for any Dickens enthusiast or scholar of nineteenth-century urban history.

Book Condition: Fair

Book Authors: Arthur L. Hayward

Book Publisher: George Routledge & Sons Ltd.

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: History

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 244

Book Publication Year: 1926

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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