Fine c1930 charles dickens 16 volume set 23 titles red gilt. Smd, 9 years ago both the links i posted are for the same books, c1930 16volume set of dickens books by odhams press limited. Parts one to four appearing between 5 november 1836 and 20 september 1837 precede the first book edition in london, which was published by chapman and hall on 17 november 1837. Circa 1930 16 book set of charles dickens by odhams press. Overseas weekly search results digital collections.
Read our blog post about the bicentenary of charles dickens first editions and watch our video on the. He came to london in his 20s and worked as a compositor at the morning post. Odhams press, printed by the greycaine book manufacturing co ltd. The book is a little damp spotted to the rear cover with split to cloth at head of spine. The greycaine book manufacturing company limited 1929. The personal history of david copperfield published 19001920. Feb 26, 20 based on current market values your charles dickens book set consisting of 16 books produced by the greycaine book manufacturing company in watford england c. Arthur clennam encounters her after returning home from a 20year absence, ready to begin his life anew. Lt meade, the jk rowling of her day, remembered 100 years on we mark the centenary of irelands forgotten bestselling author of 280 books, pioneer of girls school fiction and crime stories.
This listing for a book titled the personal history of david copperfield by charles dickens. Little dorrit david copperfield oliver twist great expectationsa tale of two cities american notes martin chuzzlewit nicholas nickelbyour mutual friend sketches by boz hard timesall are hard back, no date, published by odham press ltd, made and printed by greycaine book manufacturing company and illustrated by. Apr 22, 20 i have 16 charles dickens books some with two stories in each book, leather bind. Eight volumes of charles dickens books great expectations. Can you guess which first edition cover the image above comes from. This seems to be largely the model established by the caines in england with their readers library publishing company and greycaine book manufacturing company. Dec 08, 2012 dickens set of 16 books undated but believed to be circa 1930.
Antiquarian from three spires books browse recent arrivals. In essence, the readers library series was a way to generate work for the book printing firm. Nov, 2007 a rare first edition of emily brontes novel wuthering heights has sold for. First published 1934 printed in great britain by the greycaine book manufacturing company limited, watford f300. It appears that this book is bound with cloth, but it has been thoroughly painted over with a shiny, brownandblack marbled coat. Seven men came back prelude private kettle was laying the table. Oct 08, 2008 a christmas carol and other stories by charles dickens, with illustrations by john leech, odhams press limited, long acre, london, wc2. Charles dickens first editions books and novels from author, copies in fine bindings, handsome sets of his collected works and original letters and manuscripts. You can also choose to limit your search to first editions, signed editions, or hardcover. In 1917, there was a fire in which two workmen died. A christmas carol and the cricket on the hearth book, 1933. Greycaine book manufacturing company put up most of the capital and had a controlling share.
Along the x axis is time, and on the y axis is the count of editions published. Made and printed by the greycaine book manufacturing comp. I have a complete 16 book collection of dickens which was. Cloister copies 19201942 odhams press limited long. It opened in 1916, engaged in filling bombs and grenades, filling and assembling aerial bombs and trench mortar fuses, and assembling chemical shells. Browsing special collections by author greycaine book. Made and printed in great britain by the greycaine book manufacturing co. They dont have a date on them but have a stamp inprint on the front of the book. The life and adventures of martin chuzzlewit by charles dickens illustrations by phiz the queensway press 10 great queen street, london w. Browsing by author greycaine book manufacturing company ltd. This is a good copy of this book in publishers red cloth with black t title lettering to spine,no dustjacket. Odhams press limited made and printed by the greycaine book manufacturing company limited of watford, herts. Frank grey was born francis john christian gruneisen in 1869 in camberwell, son of john gruneisen, a book binder.
Made and printed by the greycaine book manufacturing company limited, watford herts from the 1930s. Its a set of about 14 dickens, red hardback and some books have two stories inside. Greycaine book manufacturing company 49 gribble 3 grimble, r. Greycaine limited free company information from companies house including registered office address, filing history, accounts, annual return, officers, charges, business activity. Greycaine limited overview free company information. Greycaine limited overview free company information from. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Blue boards, gilt lettering, embossed with dickens profile hard cover. Odhams prior to 1935 the founder of odhams was william odhams, who was born about 1812 in sherborne, dorset. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause, and hope to. The covers are plain, fabricy red and a bit freyed around the edges. The story features amy dorrit, youngest child of her family, born and raised in the marshalsea prison for debtors in london. Made and printed by the greycaine book manufacturing company limited, watford, herts.
There is no visible publishing date, but we think they date back to the 1940s. The life and adventures of martin chuzzlewit charles. Marked made and printed in great britain by the greycaine book manufacturing company limited, watford. He came to london in his 20s and worked as a compositor at the. Lt meade, the jk rowling of her day, remembered 100 years on. Jekyll believes that humans have two sides, an evil side and a good one. In search of a potion that will suppress the evil side of man, his efforts instead produce an elixir that does exactly the opposite. The life and adventures of martin chuzzlewit charles dickens. They are plain exept on the hinge bit which had the titles of the stories and dickens printed in a metallic gold with an elaborate. Books were manufactured by the greycaine book manufacturing company founded by ralph caine and frank grey in 1908 or 1909. Classic from three spires books browse recent arrivals. The fifth part of the american edition appeared on 29 december.
Greycaine book manufacturing company derived its name from its directors, frank grey and gordon ralph hall caine. Little dorrit is a novel by charles dickens, originally published in serial form between 1855 and 1857. Brown boards, gilt lettering, embossed with dickens portrait illustr phiz. Part i is particularly scarce in first state, being issued in only. I was just wondering if they were worth selling or even roughly have much they could be worth. The pages are very yellowed and the font is very small and old fashioned, like times new roman i think.
Brown boards, gilt lettering, embossed with dickens portrait hard cover. Publisher 1 work 1 ebook read publishing history this is a chart to show the when this publisher published books. Due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, we are currently unable to offer the request a copy service. Sears began publishing in 1922, with an address at 17 e. Copy of wuthering heights sells for six figures books.
Could anyone possibly shed some light on when they were published and what the estimated value would be many thanks. The readers library publishing company was started around 1924. Set of 16 dickens novels for sale by charles dickens unknown. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Made and printed by the greycaine book manufacturing company limited, watford herts from the. A little edgewear, small stain to pageedge, not dated circa 1930s.
A little wear to edge and corners, not dated circa 1930s. A vintage collection in 16 volumes, published by odhams press limited, possibly 1930s. It was published by odhams press and manufactured by the greycaine book manufacturing company. Collection of 15 charles dickens books, in very good condition. Copy of wuthering heights sells for six figures books the.
The man in the iron mask by alexandre dumas, first edition. I remember seeing them in my grandmothers book case when i was very young. Fine c1930 charles dickens 16 volume set 23 titles red. May 29, 20 its a set of about 14 dickens, red hardback and some books have two stories inside. Works of charles dickens for sale by charles dickens. National egg collection for the wounded london, england 3 national industrial conservation movement 1. Published by odhams press limited, long acre, london, wc2.
Publishing history this is a chart to show the when this publisher published books. Gray manufacturing co inc company profile and news. Company profile page for gray manufacturing co inc including stock price, company news, press releases, executives, board members, and contact information. Cloister copies 19201942 odhams press limited long acre. Made and printed by the greycaine book manufacturing company limited of watford, herts. A distributed proofreaders canada ebook free ebooks. A christmas carol and the cricket on the hearth book. It was published by odhams press limited, long acre, london w. Puplished by odhams press limited, long acre, london w. Dickens set of 16 books undated but believed to be circa. This copy has no previous ownership inscriptions present. Dickens set of 16 books undated but believed to be circa 1930. A distributed proofreaders canada ebook free ebooks are. To find original editions, please select show more options to refine your search by publication year.
Inscription 125, in pencil on back endpaper subjects loc fiction20th century subjects documentary artifacts. Wattord foreword the reades lmr bb is intended to bring the bestknown novels of the world within the reach of the millions, by presenting at the lowest possible. Made and printed by the greycaine book manufacturing company limited watford herts. London guarantee and accident company 3 london passenger transport board 48. Printed in great britain by the greycaine book manufacturing company limited, watford f300. Based on current market values your charles dickens book set consisting of 16 books produced by the greycaine book manufacturing company in watford england c. Jan 11, 2020 to find original editions, please select show more options to refine your search by publication year. Printed in great britain by the greycaine book manufacturing company limited, watford, herts. The personal history of david copperfield published 1900.
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