{"product_id":"the-works-of-charles-dickens-30-volumes-in-deluxe-leather-bindings","title":"The Works of Charles Dickens, 30 volumes in deluxe leather bindings","description":"\u003cp\u003eDickens, Charles. \u003cstrong\u003eThe Works of Charles Dickens, 30 volumes (Illustrated Cabinet Edition)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Boston: Dana Estes \u0026amp; Company, c. 1900. Illustrated Cabinet Edition. [12308]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustom bound in true half brown Moroccan leather with lavender, green, \u0026amp; brown marbled boards \u0026amp; end papers. Each 7 1\/2 x 5 inches, and all in fine or near-fine condition (the slightest of small edge nicks on a few volumes). Top page edges in bright gilt; spines with six gilt-decorated panels and raised hubs. Each volume illustrated. Fine. Hardcover.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an exceptional set, a true custom-bound set in very desirable bindings in remarkable condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe background of this set is interesting. In 1931 a gentleman in the Schenectady area of New York State went to an estate auction. He bought a number of antique furniture items, including a very large cherry bookcase. The bookcase was full of books, which he brought home. This set sat in the bookcase from 1931 until very recently, when the estate was sold, and the grandson of the gentleman contacted us about purchasing the books, which we did. The books do not appear to have been read or opened in all of that time. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Haaswurth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44672716406850,"sku":"ABE12308","price":3000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0191\/6066\/2082\/files\/DSC07908.jpg?v=1785862200","url":"https:\/\/www.haaswurth.com\/products\/the-works-of-charles-dickens-30-volumes-in-deluxe-leather-bindings","provider":"Haaswurth Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}