signed Hardcover
1874, 1873, 1874 · London
by [Dickens] John Forster
London: Chapman and Hall, 1874, 1873, 1874. Hardcover. Very good+/No dust jacket. Vol. 1, 1812-1842; Vol. 2, 1842-1852; Vol. 3, 1852-1870. London: Chapman and Hall, 1874, 1873, 1874. 3 vols. Envelope addressed to the Garrick Club signed by subject (Dickens) laid onto front free endpaper. Extra illustrated with the inclusion of 137 engravings not normally included. xvii, 398, [6]; xx, 464; xv, 552 pp. Hardcover. 8vo. Full tan calf. 5 raised bands, gilt ruled and elaborately tooled devices in compartments with contrasting leather titles in gilt; all volumes professionally rebacked with original spines laid on; all boards and turn-ins gilt ruled with gilt corner devices; all top edges gilt; fore and bottoms edges untrimmed with light to moderate foxing; minor light foxing scattered through text. A nice and unique set.The Garrick Club was instituted for the general patronage of drama; for the purpose of combining the use of a Club, on economic principles, with the advantages of a literary society; for bringing together supporters of drama; and for the formation of a theatrical library, with works on costume. Very good+/No dust jacket. (Multiple volumes - extra shipping charges apply) (Insurance required to ship this item). (Inventory #: 41499)