Antique 1853 Set: A Child’s History of England by Charles Dickens (2 Volumes, Tauchnitz Leipzig)
Rare 1853 two-volume set of Charles Dickens' 'A Child's History of England', Tauchnitz Leipzig edition. Highly collectable, complete, with significant age wear, foxing, and marbled cover loss. A unique opportunity for serious collectors.
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Antique 1853 Set: A Child’s History of England by Charles Dickens (2 Volumes, Tauchnitz Leipzig)
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Product description
Bid now for a rare opportunity to own a complete two-volume 1853 edition of ‘A Child’s History of England’ by Charles Dickens, published by Bernhard Tauchnitz in Leipzig. This highly collectable set features original leather spines and corners, marbled boards, and period gold detailing—an authentic piece of literary history seldom found in South Africa.
Perfect for serious collectors, Dickens enthusiasts, or anyone seeking a striking antique display for a study, library, or heritage business. These volumes offer both historic value and decorative appeal, making them ideal for collectors of rare books or those curating unique interiors.
- Includes: Two complete volumes (Vol I & II), original 1853 Tauchnitz Leipzig edition
- Condition: Significant age-related wear; heavy foxing to title pages and likely throughout, scuffing and wear to leather spines and corners, loss and abrasion to marbled paper on covers
- Measurements: Standard 19th-century small octavo (exact size not specified)
- Working status: Not applicable (books)
- Known faults: Heavy foxing, scuffing, marbled board loss as shown