Martin Chuzzlewit [Hardcover] Charles Dickens

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Martin Chuzzlewit [Hardcover] Charles Dickens

This 1892 hardcover edition of Martin Chuzzlewit, published by John W. Lovell Company, is in good condition for its age. The embossed green cloth binding remains intact, though there is moderate wear to the covers, including scuffing, edge wear, and fraying at the spine ends. The spine label retains its gilt lettering, but there is visible rubbing and some dulling. The pages are aged and toned, with rough-cut edges and scattered foxing. The endpapers feature a floral pattern, and there is an ownership inscription dated 1892. While the binding remains solid, some weakening at the hinges is noted. No dust jacket is present.

Martin Chuzzlewit is a novel by Charles Dickens, originally serialized between 1843 and 1844. It follows the journey of young Martin Chuzzlewit, who, in an attempt to prove his independence, travels to America, encountering greed, hypocrisy, and ultimately redemption. The novel is known for its biting satire of selfishness and its vivid depiction of early 19th-century America. Dickens’ signature humor and social critique make this book a significant work in his canon, appealing to both collectors and enthusiasts of Victorian literature.

SKU: VBe-067
Title: The Life and Adventures of Martin Chuzzlewit
Author: Charles Dickens
Year of Publication: 1892 (inscription suggests this date)
Edition: No specific edition stated, likely a later 19th-century reprint
Printing: Not stated
Publisher: John W. Lovell Company, New York
Binding: Hardcover, embossed green cloth with gilt spine title and decorative black stamped designs
Dust Jacket: No dust jacket present
Former Library Book: No
Cover Condition: Moderate wear with scuffing, edge wear, and fraying at spine ends
Pages Condition: Toned with age, rough-cut edges, minor foxing present
Endpapers: Patterned floral endpapers, with an ownership inscription dated February 23, 1892

Genre & Sub-Genre:
Genre: Classic Literature
Sub-Genre: Victorian Fiction, Social Satire