Author: Charles Dickens
Title: Our Mutual Friend and Dombey and Son
Description: London, Chapman and Hall, 1873-77. Leather. Two popular novels by Charles Dickens from the illustrated 'Household Edition', with engravings by J. Mahoney and F. Barnard. The Household Edition of 'Our Mutual Friend' and 'Dombey and Son&apos.'Our Mutual Friend' was the last novel Charles Dickens completed before his death in 1870. It is a satire on society, the plot following a young man who recently came into a fortune after his father dies, who's body is then found in the Thames. The money then goes to the naïve employees of the late father.Illustrated by J. Mahoney with in-text engravings throughout."Dombey and Son" is about Paul Dombey, the owner of a shipping company, who intends to pass down ownership of his company to his son, ignoring his daughter, Florence. The novel tells the story of their family, and their hopes and fears.Illustrated by F. Barnard with in-text engravings throughout. In a rebacked half calf binding with marbled paper to the boards. Externally, generally smart, with light rubbing to the paper. Minor bumping to the extremities. Small chip to the paper to the front joint of 'Dombey&apos. A few light marks to the boards. Front hinge of 'Our Mutual Friend' is starting but firm. Light spots to the endpapers and fore edges. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and generally clean with the occasional spot. Tape to the gutter before and after the title page of 'Our Mutual Friend&apos. Very Good . Ill.: J. Mahoney; F. Barnard. Very Good .

Keywords: Our Mutual Friend Dombey and Son charles dickens j. mahoney Dombey and Son J. Mahoney; F. Barnard


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