The Nonesuch Dickens.

Publisher: Bloomsbury, Nonesuch Press, 1937–8

Stock code: 16816

Price: £15,000

First Nonesuch edition, printed on handmade paper, the volumes bound to match the original varied colours of cloth in which the set was issued. According to the ardent Dickensian Arthur Waugh, "It will never be possible for a more complete and perfect edition to be put upon the market."

24 volumes, large octavo. Finely bound in recent full morocco of various colours, gilt title on black label to spine, top edge gilt, others untrimmed. With numerous illustrations throughout the set. The 24th volume contains the original steel plate entitled “Mr. Merdle a borrower”, engraved by K. Browne (Phiz) for Messrs. Chapman & Hall Ltd. by whom its authenticity is hereby guaranteed. An excellent set in fine condition. Set contains an extra Nonesuch Bibliography and A Note on the Format.