1852 20vol Frank Smedley Lewis Arundel or Railroad Life Original Parts 1st Ed

Description: Click here to see our other books! Lewis Arundel or the Railroad Life Frank E Smedley 1852 Virtue, Hall and Virtue : London 10" by 6.5" [28], 32; [6], 33-64, [2]; [6], 65-96; [4], 97-128; [4], 129-160; [4], 161-192; [4], 193-224; [4], 225-256; [4], 257-288; [6], 289-320; [4], 321-352; [4], 353-384; [4], 385-416; [4], 417-448; [4], 449-480; [4], 481-512; [6], 513-544; [8], 545-576; [4], 57 SUMMARY An extremely scarce set of the complete original twenty one parts (in twenty) of Frank E Smedley's novel 'Lewis Arundel or the Railroad Life'. In the original wraps and held in a charming clamshell box by Zaehnsdorf. An Important Work,First Edition,Illustrated,Original Binding,Very Scarce Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed This book weighs 3 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 36.99 EU Postage: £ 25.99 European Postage: £ 27.99 Asia Postage: £ 47.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 69.99 DESCRIPTION Illustrated with forty-two plates across all parts, including the vignette title page and frontispiece. Illustrations are by noted Victorian artist, Hablot Knight Browne or 'Phiz'. Phiz frequently illustrated works by Charles Dickes, Charles Lever and Harrison Ainsworth. The first edition of this novel in printed form. It had previously been serialised in 'Sharpe's London Magazine'. Vanishingly scarce to find all twenty-one parts in the original wraps, particularly in this condition. Written by Francis Edward Smedley, an English novelist and noted periodical contributor. He is probably best known for his novel 'Harry Coverdale's Courtship'. Collated, complete. Several parts remain uncut to the top edge. Held in a clamshell box by Zaehnsdorf of London. All volumes have been professionally rebacked with tape. A scarce opportunity to own this novel in its original parts, in the original blue wrappers. CONDITION In the publisher's original wraps and held in a clamshell box. All parts have been rebacked with the original wraps preserved. Externally, very smart. Slight browning to the front wrap of part 20 & 21. Minor creasing to the wrap edges and the odd mark. Contemporary inscription to front wrap of part 5. Internally, all parts are firmly bound. Pages are bright. Several parts remain uncut to the top edge. Just the occasional light spots. Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques

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