Charles Dickens Old Curiosity Shop Uncommercial Traveller Odhams Press Vtg Book

Publisher: Antiquity

Author: Charles Dickens

Country of Origin: United Kingdom

Charles Dickens Old Curiosity Shop Uncommercial Traveller Odhams Press Vtg Book

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Description:

This item is a vintage edition of The Old Curiosity Shop and The Uncommercial Traveller by Charles Dickens, published by Odhams Press Limited, London. Bound in a textured brown faux leather hardcover with gilt lettering and redtinted page edges, this classic volume offers a beautifully presented pair of Dickens’ wellknown works in a single compact edition.

It features detailed blackandwhite illustrations by Phiz (Hablot Knight Browne), Dickens’ most prominent collaborator.

Product Details:

• Title: The Old Curiosity Shop / The Uncommercial Traveller

• Author: Charles Dickens

• Illustrator: Phiz (Hablot Knight Browne)

• Publisher: Odhams Press Limited, London

• Binding: Hardcover, brown faux leather with gilt spine titles

• Page Edges: Reddyed

• Language: English

• Publication Date: Undated (likely mid20th century)

Design Highlights:

• Embossed brown textured cover with classic faux leather aesthetic

• Spine features giltstamped title and author

• Redstained page edges for an elegant finish

• Interior includes classic Dickensstyle illustrations framed with ornate designs

• Decorative title page with Victorian flourish

Condition:

Good condition overall for its vintage age:

• Cover: Structurally solid, with mild rubbing at corners and spine tips

• Spine: Gilt text remains bright; light wear along edges

• Binding: Tight and secure

• Pages: Clean and legible, light yellowing from age

• Endpapers: Includes previous owner’s label and handwritten reference code

• Edges: Red tint is mostly intact with some fading at corners

This copy presents well and is highly readable while maintaining its vintage charm. No major damage or tears to pages observed.

About This Edition & Works:

The Old Curiosity Shop (first published 1840–41) is one of Dickens’s most enduring and sentimental novels, following the tragic journey of Little Nell and her grandfather. The Uncommercial Traveller (1860) is a collection of literary sketches and essays based on Dickens’s observations of London and his travels.

Odhams Press editions are known for their solid midcentury bindings and collectible appeal, making this a handsome bookshelf piece for any Dickens enthusiast.

Why Add This to Your Collection?

• Two Dickens classics in one elegant vintage volume

• Illustrated by Phiz, Dickens’s most famous illustrator

• Durable and stylish faux leather binding with bright gilt titles

• A perfect addition for classic literature collectors, vintage book lovers, or Dickens fans

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