In essence, the readers library series was a way to generate work for the book printing firm. The story features amy dorrit, youngest child of her family, born and raised in the marshalsea prison for debtors in london. The readers library publishing company was started around 1924. Browsing by author greycaine book manufacturing company ltd. Read our blog post about the bicentenary of charles dickens first editions and watch our video on the. Made and printed by the greycaine book manufacturing company limited, watford herts from the 1930s. Brown boards, gilt lettering, embossed with dickens portrait illustr phiz. Greycaine limited overview free company information from. Apr 22, 20 i have 16 charles dickens books some with two stories in each book, leather bind. They are plain exept on the hinge bit which had the titles of the stories and dickens printed in a metallic gold with an elaborate. Made and printed by the greycaine book manufacturing comp. The greycaine book manufacturing company limited 1929. Odhams press limited made and printed by the greycaine book manufacturing company limited of watford, herts.
This seems to be largely the model established by the caines in england with their readers library publishing company and greycaine book manufacturing company. Greycaine book manufacturing company put up most of the capital and had a controlling share. Company profile page for gray manufacturing co inc including stock price, company news, press releases, executives, board members, and contact information. Oct 08, 2008 a christmas carol and other stories by charles dickens, with illustrations by john leech, odhams press limited, long acre, london, wc2. Along the x axis is time, and on the y axis is the count of editions published. Fine c1930 charles dickens 16 volume set 23 titles red gilt. Marked made and printed in great britain by the greycaine book manufacturing company limited, watford. A little edgewear, small stain to pageedge, not dated circa 1930s. Charles dickens first editions books and novels from author, copies in fine bindings, handsome sets of his collected works and original letters and manuscripts. Its a set of about 14 dickens, red hardback and some books have two stories inside. Browsing special collections by author greycaine book. Lt meade, the jk rowling of her day, remembered 100 years on we mark the centenary of irelands forgotten bestselling author of 280 books, pioneer of girls school fiction and crime stories. The fifth part of the american edition appeared on 29 december. In search of a potion that will suppress the evil side of man, his efforts instead produce an elixir that does exactly the opposite.
Seven men came back prelude private kettle was laying the table. The personal history of david copperfield published 1900. Publisher 1 work 1 ebook read publishing history this is a chart to show the when this publisher published books. Feb 26, 20 based on current market values your charles dickens book set consisting of 16 books produced by the greycaine book manufacturing company in watford england c. It was published by odhams press and manufactured by the greycaine book manufacturing company. This listing for a book titled the personal history of david copperfield by charles dickens. The life and adventures of martin chuzzlewit charles dickens. May 29, 20 its a set of about 14 dickens, red hardback and some books have two stories inside. Parts one to four appearing between 5 november 1836 and 20 september 1837 precede the first book edition in london, which was published by chapman and hall on 17 november 1837.
National egg collection for the wounded london, england 3 national industrial conservation movement 1. Printed in great britain by the greycaine book manufacturing company limited, watford, herts. Puplished by odhams press limited, long acre, london w. Made and printed in great britain by the greycaine book manufacturing co. Based on current market values your charles dickens book set consisting of 16 books produced by the greycaine book manufacturing company in watford england c. Set of 16 dickens novels for sale by charles dickens unknown. Greycaine book manufacturing company 49 gribble 3 grimble, r.
I was just wondering if they were worth selling or even roughly have much they could be worth. To find original editions, please select show more options to refine your search by publication year. Fine c1930 charles dickens 16 volume set 23 titles red. It appears that this book is bound with cloth, but it has been thoroughly painted over with a shiny, brownandblack marbled coat. Books were manufactured by the greycaine book manufacturing company founded by ralph caine and frank grey in 1908 or 1909. Due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, we are currently unable to offer the request a copy service. Blue boards, gilt lettering, embossed with dickens profile hard cover. Sears began publishing in 1922, with an address at 17 e. Greycaine limited free company information from companies house including registered office address, filing history, accounts, annual return, officers, charges, business activity. Collection of 15 charles dickens books, in very good condition. Published by odhams press limited, long acre, london, wc2. The life and adventures of martin chuzzlewit by charles dickens illustrations by phiz the queensway press 10 great queen street, london w. It was published by odhams press limited, long acre, london w. Smd, 9 years ago both the links i posted are for the same books, c1930 16volume set of dickens books by odhams press limited.
The life and adventures of martin chuzzlewit charles. This copy has no previous ownership inscriptions present. Greycaine book manufacturing company derived its name from its directors, frank grey and gordon ralph hall caine. You can also choose to limit your search to first editions, signed editions, or hardcover. In 1917, there was a fire in which two workmen died. A distributed proofreaders canada ebook free ebooks. I have a complete 16 book collection of dickens which was. Frank grey was born francis john christian gruneisen in 1869 in camberwell, son of john gruneisen, a book binder. Eight volumes of charles dickens books great expectations. Jan 11, 2020 to find original editions, please select show more options to refine your search by publication year. The pages are very yellowed and the font is very small and old fashioned, like times new roman i think. He came to london in his 20s and worked as a compositor at the morning post. Dickens set of 16 books undated but believed to be circa. Greycaine limited overview free company information.
Jekyll believes that humans have two sides, an evil side and a good one. Gray manufacturing co inc company profile and news. Antiquarian from three spires books browse recent arrivals. A christmas carol and the cricket on the hearth book, 1933. Dec 08, 2012 dickens set of 16 books undated but believed to be circa 1930. Dickens set of 16 books undated but believed to be circa 1930. They dont have a date on them but have a stamp inprint on the front of the book. Copy of wuthering heights sells for six figures books. Circa 1930 16 book set of charles dickens by odhams press. Made and printed by the greycaine book manufacturing company limited, watford, herts. Brown boards, gilt lettering, embossed with dickens portrait hard cover.
Little dorrit is a novel by charles dickens, originally published in serial form between 1855 and 1857. A little bumping and edgewear, not dated circa 1930s. There is no visible publishing date, but we think they date back to the 1940s. This is a good copy of this book in publishers red cloth with black t title lettering to spine,no dustjacket. Overseas weekly search results digital collections. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Nov, 2007 a rare first edition of emily brontes novel wuthering heights has sold for.
A little wear to edge and corners, not dated circa 1930s. Wattord foreword the reades lmr bb is intended to bring the bestknown novels of the world within the reach of the millions, by presenting at the lowest possible. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause, and hope to. Odhams prior to 1935 the founder of odhams was william odhams, who was born about 1812 in sherborne, dorset. A christmas carol and the cricket on the hearth book. Can you guess which first edition cover the image above comes from. Odhams press, printed by the greycaine book manufacturing co ltd. Works of charles dickens for sale by charles dickens. First published 1934 printed in great britain by the greycaine book manufacturing company limited, watford f300. Copy of wuthering heights sells for six figures books the. The man in the iron mask by alexandre dumas, first edition.
Could anyone possibly shed some light on when they were published and what the estimated value would be many thanks. I remember seeing them in my grandmothers book case when i was very young. Part i is particularly scarce in first state, being issued in only. The covers are plain, fabricy red and a bit freyed around the edges. The personal history of david copperfield published 19001920. It opened in 1916, engaged in filling bombs and grenades, filling and assembling aerial bombs and trench mortar fuses, and assembling chemical shells. Arthur clennam encounters her after returning home from a 20year absence, ready to begin his life anew. Inscription 125, in pencil on back endpaper subjects loc fiction20th century subjects documentary artifacts. Cloister copies 19201942 odhams press limited long.
Publishing history this is a chart to show the when this publisher published books. A vintage collection in 16 volumes, published by odhams press limited, possibly 1930s. Lt meade, the jk rowling of her day, remembered 100 years on. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Classic from three spires books browse recent arrivals. Little dorrit david copperfield oliver twist great expectationsa tale of two cities american notes martin chuzzlewit nicholas nickelbyour mutual friend sketches by boz hard timesall are hard back, no date, published by odham press ltd, made and printed by greycaine book manufacturing company and illustrated by. The book is a little damp spotted to the rear cover with split to cloth at head of spine. A distributed proofreaders canada ebook free ebooks are. He came to london in his 20s and worked as a compositor at the. London guarantee and accident company 3 london passenger transport board 48.
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