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Antique illustrated edition of The Pickwick Papers (formally The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club) by Charles Dickens. Published by A.L. Burt Company as part of their Home Library series. Dickens’ first major novel and the book that made him famous. Unlike the darker tone of some later Dickens works, Pickwick Papers is humorous, adventurous, eccentric, and episodic — full of quirky characters, travel mishaps, satire, and social observations. Features classic reddish-brown cloth binding with gilt spine lettering, illustrated plates, and beautiful aged pages. Original owner inscription dated January 1914 adds wonderful antique character and history. Details: • Antique A.L. Burt Home Library edition • Illustrated edition • Gilt spine lettering • Early 1900s era Condition: Antique condition with visible age and shelf wear including fraying at spine ends, rubbing to corners/edges, age toning, and hinge wear. Pages remain readable and display beautifully. ______ 42.18/25.12