Dickens Works Sketches By Boz

5b, by Charles Dickens, London: Chapman & Hall, LD., 19 volume Biographical edition, 1902-1903

Notes 

"Sketches by Boz" is a collection of short pieces by Charles Dickens, first published in 1836. The work consists of various essays and vignettes depicting life in early 19th-century London. Through vivid character sketches and detailed descriptions, Dickens explores the city's social and economic conditions, often with a humorous and satirical tone. These sketches reflect Dickens' keen observation and wit, laying the foundation for his later, more famous novels. The collection offers a glimpse into the bustling, diverse life of London and showcases Dickens' early literary style.

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3/4 green leather and marble binding, gold tooling on front, back and spine, spine faded to brown with beautiful gold embossing on spine, intact, some rubbing on upper and lower spine, otherwise good condition.