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The Moonstone - Complete in "All The Year Round: A Weekly Journal" Volumes XIX & XX Author: Collins, Wilkie Title: The Moonstone - Complete in "All The Year Round: A Weekly Journal" Volumes XIX & XX Publication: London: Chapman and Hall, 1868 Edition: 1st Edition Description: Quarter Leather. Very Good/Near Fine. Two Volumes, 4to. Vol XIX, Issue #451-to #476, December 14, 1867 to June 6, 1868, iv,620pp; Volume XX, Issue #477 to #501, June13, 1868, to November 28, 1868, iv,596pp. Beautifully bound in quarter calf over charcoal cloth covered boards. Titles in gilt on spine with gild bordered compartments and raised bands. t.e.g. Both volumes are square, tight and clean throughout save a few scattered spots on prelims only and very light. Clean, supple pages. Light spotting to fore-edges. Mild rubbing to hinges, corners and surfaces. Very well-preserved. The first appearance of this iconic tale of a stolen precious jewel was serialized in this journal founded and edited by Charles Dickens. Arguably the true first mystery to feature a police detective. A very pretty collectable set at a great price. (Hubin, p.88; Gasson, p.106-107). Seller ID: 012189 Subject: Fine Binding/Decorative, Literature, Mystery/Suspense/Crime Drama 35 Plus years buying and selling collectable books. Member ABAA, ILAB, IOBA. An eclectic mix of good books specializing in Sci-Fi, Mystery, General Antiquarian, Books About Books, Signed First Editions, Vintage Paperbacks, Modern Fiction and many, many others. Prompt, professional customer service, always! Please excuse any glare or reflections in the pictures. Books I know; photography not so much. I will answer any questions regarding condition if pictures are unclear. All books are stored in a temperature controlled library in a smoke free home. All books are professionally packed and shipped and all jacketed books will come with an archival Brodart jacket protector. Thank you for looking. Terms All orders ship within one business day. Standard mail is USPS Media Mail. We offer combined shipping on multiple orders. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund. This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
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