Vintage Charles Dickens "Martin Chuzzlewit" Book with 1868 Postscript
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A fascinating and historically significant copy of Charles Dickens' "The Life and Adventures of Martin Chuzzlewit." While the novel was first published in 1844, the inclusion of the "Postscript" dated May, 1868, indicates that this is a later printing, likely a revised or collected works edition.
Dickens added this postscript after his second, more successful reading tour of the United States in 1867-1868. In it, he retracts some of his previous negative portrayals of Americans in the novel, acknowledging the "amazing changes" he saw on his second visit. This makes the book a unique artifact for collectors, showing Dickens's evolution and relationship with his American audience.
The book shows signs of age, including a well-loved, softened spine, and a beautiful patina on the covers and pages, which only adds to its historical charm. The binding is still sound, and the pages are intact, making it a wonderful piece for a collector of classic literature or a lover of Dickens's work. The hand-written inscription from a previous owner dated "5/xii/20" adds a personal, historical touch.
"This book is a unique and historically significant copy of Charles Dickens's 'Martin Chuzzlewit.' The inclusion of the 'Postscript' dated May, 1868, indicates that this is a later printing. Furthermore, the hand-written inscription from a previous owner, "John W. Wilson from Patt," dated December 5, 1920, adds a personal and verifiable piece of history to the book."
19 x 13 cm
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