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The Pickwick Papers, Charles Dickens, Early Edition, Victorian, Novel, C.1837

19th century
Sold 27 May 2025 · London Fine Antiques
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This is a charming early Victorian edition of Charles Dickens' celebrated novel The Pickwick Papers, presented in original bound order with attractive aged markings. A delightful example of 19th century literary craftsmanship.

Bound copy of The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club, Dickens' first novel, renowned for its wit and memorable characters

Illustrated throughout with engaging period plates, adding depth to the narrative

Original binding, showing sympathetic ageing and period wear, adding to its antique appeal

Internally complete, with text blocks in good, readable order

Charming aged markings, in keeping with a treasured, early 19th century volume

Fine display piece for any bibliophile or collector of early Dickens editions

Published in English with illustrations across 609 pages by Chapman & Hall

An excellent addition to any country house library, literary collection, or Dickensian display

This antique copy of The Pickwick Papers is an evocative and highly collectible example of early Victorian literature, offering timeless charm and historical resonance. Delivered ready to enjoy.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 13.5cm (5.25'')

Max Depth: 4.5cm (1.75'')

Max Height: 20.5cm (8'')

Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Leather Book to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
20.5cm (8.07")
Width
13.5cm (5.31")
Depth
4.5cm (1.77")
Reference Numbers
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SA1139917
Dealers Internal Reference
25357
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Description
This is a charming early Victorian edition of Charles Dickens' celebrated novel The Pickwick Papers, presented in original bound order with attractive aged markings. A delightful example of 19th century literary craftsmanship.
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Bound copy of The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club, Dickens' first novel, renowned for its wit and memorable characters.
London Fine Antiques
fig 1. An upright antique leather-bound book with raised bands on the spine against a black background.
fig 1. The Pickwick Papers, Charles Dickens, Early Edition, Victorian, Novel, C.1837

Illustrated throughout with engaging period plates, adding depth to the narrative

Original binding, showing sympathetic ageing and period wear, adding to its antique appeal

Internally complete, with text blocks in good, readable order

fig 2. An upright antique leather-bound book with raised bands on the spine against a black background.
fig 2. The Pickwick Papers, Charles Dickens, Early Edition, Victorian, Novel, C.1837

Charming aged markings, in keeping with a treasured, early 19th century volume

Fine display piece for any bibliophile or collector of early Dickens editions

Published in English with illustrations across 609 pages by Chapman & Hall

fig 3. An upright antique leather-bound book with raised bands on the spine against a black background.
fig 3. The Pickwick Papers, Charles Dickens, Early Edition, Victorian, Novel, C.1837

An excellent addition to any country house library, literary collection, or Dickensian display

This antique copy of The Pickwick Papers is an evocative and highly collectible example of early Victorian literature, offering timeless charm and historical resonance. Delivered ready to enjoy.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 13.5cm (5.25'')

Max Depth: 4.5cm (1.75'')

Max Height: 20.5cm (8'')

Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Leather Book to the Victorian era.

Height
20.5cm (8.07")
Width
13.5cm (5.31")
Depth
4.5cm (1.77")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1139917
Dealers Internal Ref
25357
London Fine Antiques
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Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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An upright antique leather-bound book with raised bands on the spine against a black background.
The Pickwick Papers, Charles Dickens, Early Edition, Victorian, Novel, C.1837
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  • ObjectBooks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialLeather, paper, board
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsRaised bands, Gilt lettering, Blind tooling, Marbled boards
  • SizeH 20.5 cm (8 in) x W 13.5 cm (5 in) x D 4.5 cm (2 in)

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Victorian literature emerged during the reign of Queen Victoria (1837-1901) and often reflected industrialisation, social class struggles, and serialised publication formats in periodicals.

Nineteenth-century books frequently utilised calfskin, morocco leather, cloth boards with embossed textures, and handmade paper stitched onto cords or tapes.

Authentic early editions often feature contemporary binding styles, publisher watermarks, original typographical errors corrected in later printings, and distinct paper aging characteristics consistent with the 1830s.

Antique books add texture and intellectual depth when stacked horizontally on coffee tables, arranged by colour on bookshelves, or displayed inside glass-fronted cabinets.

Preservation requires storing books away from direct sunlight and excessive humidity, maintaining stable room temperatures, and occasionally applying microcrystalline wax to fragile leather bindings.
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