New York: Harper & Brothers, Publishers, 1854. Contains works by Charles Dickens; W. M. Thackeray; John S. C. Abbott. Pieces on Elephant Hunting in Ceylon, Whaling, Napoleon Bonaparte.
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London: Chapman and Hall, 1837. Second issue with mixed issue points. HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE --The Pickwick Papers was the spark that ignited Charles Dickens' global fame. Originally conceived as a mere accompaniment to Robert Seymour’s illustrations, Dickens quickly took command of the narrative, creating a sprawling, hilarious, and deeply human world.....
New York: Barse & Hopkins, c1912. Gift books, literary annuals, or keepsakes were 19th-century books, often lavishly decorated, which collected essays, short fiction, and poetry. They were primarily published in the autumn, in time for the holiday season and were intended to be given away rather than read by the.....