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A New Edition
of
Charles Dickens's Works
It may be asserted, without fear of contradiction, that the writings of the Author of "Pickwick" have gone through a larger number of editions than those of any other nineteenth-century novelist. Notwithstanding this remarkable fact, the demand for Charles Dickens's fascinating stories is still increasing, so it is not surprising that many well-known publishing firms have been induced, from time to time, to issue editions of the works of England's favourite author. The "Roxburghe Press," noted for the dainty character of its publications, desires to announce the immediate preparation of a
"Roxburghe Series" of
Charles Dickens's Works,
which will be offered at the average price of 3/6 per volume. It is determined to produce this edition in the most tasteful manner as regards newly cast type, specially-made paper, appropriate and attractive binding, etc., altogether in a style never before attempted. The "Roxburghe Series" will be rendered particularly noteworthy by means of carefully executed facsimiles of all the original illustrations.
This will be the daintiest Series ever issued from any Press.
The Original Illustrations
The interest of each volume will be considerably enhanced by a chatty INTRODUCTION from the pen of Mr. F. G. KITTON (Author of "Dickensiana," "Charles Dickens by Pen and Pencil," etc.), who will contribute to these prefatory chapters much that is interesting concerning the history and bibliography of each novel, while Dickensian localities and the prototypes of prominent characters in the stories will be considered and discussed. The "Roxburghe Series" will also include
Portraits of Charles Dickens,
representing him at various periods of his career. In the preparation of the volumes Mr. Charles F. Rideal (Author of "Wellerisms" and "Charles Dickens's Heroines and Women Folk," etc.) is privileged in securing the invaluable assistance and advice of Mrs. Perugini (Kate Dickens), Mr. George Cruikshank, Junr., nephew of the original illustrator, and Mr. Gordon Browne (son of "Phiz"). Mr. Rideal will personally supervise the production of the entire edition, which is sufficient guarantee that full justice will be done to the volumes, and that their recherché character will be maintained.
The "Roxburghe Series" will be issued at monthly intervals, beginning on January the First, 1897, and continuing in the original order of publication, as follows:
- SKETCHES BY "BOZ"
- THE PICKWICK PAPERS
- OLIVER TWIST
- NICHOLAS NICKLEBY
- MASTER HUMPHREY'S CLOCK. (2 Volumes)
Containing Old Curiosity Shop and Barnaby Rudge - AMERICAN NOTES
- MARTIN CHUZZLEWIT
- A CHRISTMAS CAROL. THE CHIMES. THE CRICKET ON THE HEARTH. (1 Volume)
- PICTURES FROM ITALY
- THE BATTLE OF LIFE
- DOMBEY AND SON
- THE HAUNTED MAN
- DAVID COPPERFIELD
- A CHILD'S HISTORY OF ENGLAND
- BLEAK HOUSE
- HARD TIMES
It is probable that the Series will include one or more other volumes, comprising the Minor Writings of Charles Dickens, such as: "Sunday under Three Heads," "The Mudfog Papers," "Sketches of Young Gentlemen," "Sketches of Young Couples," Literary Articles and Reviews, etc. These however, will be described in a separate circular.
From £8,000 to £10,000 it is anticipated, will be expended in the production of this series.
Important Notice.
LIST OF PUBLICATIONS
ISSUED BY
THE ROXBURGHE PRESS,
CONDUCTED BY
Mr. CHARLES F. RIDEAL,
Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature, etc.
DICKENSIANA.
"A delightful little book."—Institute.
"The lecture itself is full of that genial humour characteristic of Mr. Lockwood, who is acknowledged to be the most jocular of Queen's Counsellors, and the cleverest caricaturist at the Bar. He has been a devoted student of the works of Charles Dickens, and has selected with much discrimination those passages that most strikingly exhibit the novelist's acquaintance with legal men and affairs fifty years ago."—Dundee Advertiser.
"The effort was well worthy of permanent inclusion in Dickensian lore, and, as it is published at the price of one shilling, the title brochure is likely to find an extended field of readers. It is prefaced by an original pen-and-ink sketch of Serjeant Buzfuz by Mr. Lockwood, who is, as is generally known, an adept at characteristic portraiture of this kind."—Umpire.
Contents:—Sam Waller's Introduction; Old Weller at Doctor's Commons; Sam on a Legal Case; Self-acting Ink; Out with it; Sam's Old White Hat; Independent Voters; Proud o' the Title; The Weller Philosophy; The Twopenny Rope; Job Trotter's Tears; Sam's Misgivings as to Mr. Pickwick; Clear the Way for the Wheelbarrow; Unpacking the Lunch Hamper; Battledore and Shuttlecock; a True Londoner; Spoiling the Beadle; Old Welter's Remedy for the Gout; Sam on Cabs; Poverty and Oysters; Old Weller on "Pikes"; Sam's Power of Suction; Veller and Gammon; Sam as Master of the Ceremonies; Sam before Mr. Nupkins; Sam's Introduction to Mary and the Cook; Something behind the Door; Sam and Master Bardell; Good Wishes to Messrs. Dodson and Fogg; Sam and His Mother-in-Law; The Shepherd's Water Rates; Stiggins as an Arithmetician; Sam and the Fat Boy; Compact and Comfortable; Apologue of the Fat Man's Watch; Medical Students; Sam Subpœnaed; Disappearance of the "Sausage" Maker; Sam Weller's Valentine; Old Weller's Plot; Tea Drinking at Brick Lane; The Soldier's Evidence Inadmissible; Sam's "Wision" Limited; A Friendly "Swarry"; The Killebeate; Sam and the Surly Groom; Mr. Pickwick's Dark Lantern; The Little Dirty-faced Man; Old Weller Inexorable; Away with Melancholy; Post Boys and Donkeys; A Vessel; Old Weller's Threat; Sam's Dismissal of the Fat Boy; Is she a Widder? Bill Blinder's Request; The Watch-box Boy.
". . . The best sayings of the immortal Sam and his sportive parent are collected here. The book may be taken up for a few minutes with the certainty of affording amusement, and it can be carried away in the pocket."—Literary World.
"It was a very good idea; . . . the extracts are very numerous . . here nothing is missed."—Glasgow Herald.
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