Arthur's Home Magazine. October 1854. Vol. IV., No. 4. With Chapters XXVI-XXXVII of Hard Times by Charles Dickens
Philadelphia: T.S. Arthur and Co, 1854. Wraps. Poor. Item #012735
ISBN: noisbn
Illustrated wraps. Pagination runs 245-320, plus a few black and white fashion plates. Double columned text. A few illustrations throughout. A single issue of this magazine devoted to literature, travel and history, among other general interest subjects. Of note are chapters 26 through 37 of Hard Times by Charles Dickens. Also present are two short columns on travel/exploration in Africa by Captain Canot. POOR/FAIR condition. Heavy chipping, tearing, creasing and tattering along the extremities, with a triangular 5 by 2 inch piece MISSING from the upper rear wrapper. Heavy creasing to the wrappers. Moderate soiling and staining. General toning. Wrappers almost completely detached along the hinges. Scattered foxing, staining and soiling in the interior.
Price: $45.00