Overseas weekly search results digital collections. Along the x axis is time, and on the y axis is the count of editions published. By continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies on your device as described in our cookie policy unless you have disabled them. Cloister copies 19201942 odhams press limited long acre. Odhams press limited made and printed by the greycaine book manufacturing company limited of watford, herts. The life and adventures of martin chuzzlewit charles. This could give you an idea about the price of your own book.
They are printed by the greycaine book manufacturing company answered by a verified antique expert we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. A little wear to edge and corners, not dated circa 1930s. Odhams press, printed by the greycaine book manufacturing co ltd. 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. Made and printed by the greycaine book manufacturing company limited of watford, herts. He paid alot, cant remember just how much though, but i think about. Lt meade, the jk rowling of her day, remembered 100 years on. Marked made and printed in great britain by the greycaine book manufacturing company limited, watford. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Buy charles dickens odhams press and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Jan 11, 2020 to find original editions, please select show more options to refine your search by publication year. Of all the publishers who rushed to copy penguin after 1935, one of the quirkiest was surely the queensway press with their series of chevron books. Publishing, or publishing and printing companies in. Paradon books publishing is a privatelyowned b2bb2c company.
Set of 16 dickens novels for sale by charles dickens unknown. 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. For sale is an extremely rare collection of 48 books published from 1924 to 1935 in very good condition by odhams press ltd greycaine book manufacturing. Brown boards, gilt lettering, embossed with dickens portrait. No inscriptions, slight bump to corners and spineends. It was published by odhams press limited, long acre, london w. Cloister copies 19201942 odhams press limited long. I am selling them as a collection only, i will not separate.
The story features amy dorrit, youngest child of her family, born and raised in the marshalsea prison for debtors in london. Despite the fact that greycaine book manufacturing company was one of the pioneers in the mass production of good quality books sold at prices accessible to all, little has been written about it. A little bumping and edgewear, not dated circa 1930s. This seems to be largely the model established by the caines in england with their readers library publishing company and greycaine book manufacturing company. May 29, 20 on the last pages of the book at the bottom it says made and printed by the greycaine book manufacturing company limited.
A little edgewear, small stain to pageedge, not dated circa 1930s. Made and printed by the greycaine book manufacturing company limited, watford, herts. Published by odhams press limited, long acre, london, wc2. Dickens set of 16 books undated but believed to be circa. Printed in great britain by the greycaine book manufacturing company limited, watford, herts. 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. Great savings free delivery collection on many items.
Larger printing companies included sun and odhams, but there were many more printers and subsidiary businesses in the area making ink and paper to service the trade. Odhams prior to 1935 the founder of odhams was william odhams, who was born about 1812 in sherborne, dorset. Publishing, or publishing and printing companies in montana by category or location. The personal history of david copperfield published 19001920. Made and printed in great britain by the greycaine book manufacturing co. This listing for a book titled the personal history of david copperfield by charles dickens. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause, and hope to.
Greycaine industrial estate in north watford takes its name from greycaine book manufacturing company, which moved there in 1926. Arthur clennam encounters her after returning home from a 20year absence, ready to begin his life anew. The greycaine book manufacturing company was one of the pioneers in the mass production of good quality books sold at accessible prices. Be the first to ask a question about the promise of peace i thoroughly enjoyed all of the books in the scottish crown series.
I know the value of selling them individually but i want them to go as a lot. Collection of 15 charles dickens books, in very good condition. Apr 22, 20 i have 16 charles dickens books some with two stories in each book, leather bind. 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. Puplished by odhams press limited, long acre, london w. It has no jacket nor text on the cover, but the embossed image of a ship sailing with the sun at its back. Brown boards, gilt lettering, embossed with ship and frame. World wide publishing was the us imprint of author and publisher hall caine, who whose readers library and associated greycaine book manufacturing company were very successful in the uk. Dickens set of 16 books undated but believed to be circa 1930. I have 16 charles dickens books some with two stories in each book, leather bind. Antiquarian from three spires books browse recent arrivals. You can also choose to limit your search to first editions, signed editions, or hardcover.
It appears that this book is bound with cloth, but it has been thoroughly painted over with a shiny, brownandblack marbled coat. Dec 08, 2012 dickens set of 16 books undated but believed to be circa 1930. Browsing by author greycaine book manufacturing company ltd. Printing in watford in its heyday, watford was the largest centre for printing in europe. 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. A vintage collection in 16 volumes, published by odhams press limited, possibly 1930s. The promise of peace scottish crown series book 4 kindle edition by carol umberger. Made and printed by the greycaine book manufacturing company limited watford herts. Publisher 1 work 1 ebook read publishing history this is a chart to show the when this publisher published books. Eight volumes of charles dickens books great expectations.
Founded around 1908 by frank grey and ralph hall caine, the company moved to watford in 1926, and was eventually sold off by 1942. Greycaine book manufacturing company derived its name from its directors, frank grey and gordon ralph hall caine. Odhams press, printed by the greycaine book manufacturing co. They dont have a date on them but have a stamp inprint on the front of the book. Frank grey was born francis john christian gruneisen in 1869 in camberwell, son of john gruneisen, a book binder. In essence, the readers library series was a way to generate work for the book printing firm.
Oct 08, 2008 a christmas carol and other stories by charles dickens, with illustrations by john leech, odhams press limited, long acre, london, wc2. A christmas carol and the cricket on the hearth book. I have 15 hard cover books dickens published in britain. He paid alot, cant remember just how much though, but i. World war 1, world war ii, campaign and retail propaganda posters mostly.
I have a complete 16 book collection of dickens which was. A christmas carol and other stories by charles dickens, with illustrations by john leech, odhams press limited, long acre, london, wc2. Publishing, or publishing and printing companies in montana. Due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, we are currently unable to offer the request a copy service. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause, and hope to restart the service in future. There is no visible publishing date, but we think they date back to the 1940s. Odhams prior to 1935 the founder of odhams was william odhams, who was born about 1812 in. Blue boards, gilt lettering, embossed with dickens profile. Books were manufactured by the greycaine book manufacturing company founded by ralph caine and frank grey in 1908 or 1909. My dad bought them about 20 years ago for my mum, and even then they were very old. Made and printed by the greycaine book manufacturing comp. The life and adventures of martin chuzzlewit by charles dickens illustrations by phiz the queensway press 10 great queen street, london w. Works of charles dickens for sale by charles dickens.
A christmas carol and the cricket on the hearth book, 1933. Classic from three spires books browse recent arrivals. Founded around 1908 by frank grey and ralph hall caine, the company moved to watford in 1926, and was eventually sold. I was just wondering if they were worth selling or even roughly have much they could be worth. As far as i can tell queensway was a fairly smallscale publisher, issuing classic reprints of dickens and shakespeare amongst others, as well as a series of typical prepenguin paperbacks with lurid covers. Made and printed by the greycaine book manufacturing company limited, watford herts from the 1930s.
On the last pages of the book at the bottom it says made and printed by the greycaine book manufacturing company limited. Since 1997, bookfinder has made it easy to find any book at the best price. Made and printed by the greycaine book manufacturing company limited, watford herts from the. Brown boards, gilt lettering, embossed with dickens portrait illustr phiz. Copy of wuthering heights sells for six figures books.
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