Subject Dickens Date Wed Apr 12 2000 17:41 Author Bob Davis (Robert_Paul_Davis@brown.edu)
All enthusiasts of Charles Dickens are welcome to post their notes and queries to this site. Simply click on "Reply" and use "Dickens" as your subject. When done, click on "Post" at foot of page. We hope all will comment and participate in the discussion freely and openly.

Subject DICKENS Date Mon Jul 1 2002 16:39 Author Joan Nichols (joannichols11@yahoo.com)

In the literary mystery I've just finished writing and am now revising, a manuscript is found which may be an undiscovered manuscript by Dickens. The characters have reason to believe the manuscript is authentic to the late 1860s. It is bound in red morocco and looks like the bound manuscript of A CHRISTMAS CAROL now in the Morgan Library in New York. The handwriting is not Dickens', but the characters assume he had someone else make the final copy. My question: if such a manuscript of an unknown and unpublished Dickens novel existed, what would it be worth?

	Subject Manuscript of unknown Dickens novel Date Tue Jul 2 2002 15:18 Author Robert P. Davis (Robert_Paul_Davis@brown .edu)
Likely it would be worth several hundred thousand to several million dollars (extrapolated roughly from the July 15 19999 Sotheby's auction of the Dickens Archive). Of course, Dickens was known never to have had a manuscript fair-copied or written by someone else, except the manuscript of Child's History of England, which he had dictated to his sister-in-law, Georgina Hogarth.

	Subject Manuscript of unknown Dickens novel Date Tue Jul 2 2002 15:18 Author Robert P. Davis (Robert_Paul_Davis@brown .edu)
Likely it would be worth several hundred thousand to several million dollars (extrapolated roughly from the July 15 19999 Sotheby's auction of the Dickens Archive). Of course, Dickens was known never to have had a manuscript fair-copied or written by someone else, except the manuscript of Child's History of England, which he had dictated to his sister-in-law, Georgina Hogarth.

	Subject Dickens Date Fri Apr 14 2000 09:51 Author Ned Davis (edavis@hawaii.edu)
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Subject Charles Dickens Date Thu Mar 27 2003 14:42 Author William (shepherd76@msn.com)

Hello; Im glad I found this site, it is excellent. I have an edition of Martin Chuzzlewit, the thing is that it was printed by John Dicks in 1844 and advertises the christmas carol for 2pence rather than the 6pence Dickens had wanted. Do you think it was an edition that was pulled because of problems as John Dicks app did not print any of Dickens works until end of 19th century. And never in this style. If anyone can help me solve the puzzle I would be obliged, P>S the library of congress and the british library hve no records for said book. With thanks William



Subject martin chuzzlewit Date Sat Jun 3 2006 16:22 Author jim (jayandal@cableone.net)

I also have the same book in very good condition.It was published in London:John Dicks,313,Strand.the book is written in 2 parts nad has a total of 40 illustrations by Phiz.The is a a prize certification to a Charles Moore of Hednesford in 1894 for attendance and good conduct at the Church S. school.One of the front pages advertises Novels Uniform with this work sixpence each and also price twopence,A Christmas Carol.

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	Subject Dickens Date Thu Apr 13 2000 18:17 Author Bob Davis (Robert_Paul_Davis@brown.edu)
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	Subject Dickens Question Date Wed Jun 7 2000 08:08 Author Dennis Burlingham (info@dennyselectric.com) File: Dickensv3.gif
I have three volumes of a set of "The Works of Dickens" Published by P.F. Collier copywrite 1870. I am trying to find out what they might be worth and where to find someone that might be willing to purchase them. I attach a picture of the cover of one of them.

Subject Dickens Question Date Wed Jun 7 2000 12:50 Author Bob Davis (gadshill@usa.net)

Dear Dennis: Editions of Dickens Works by P. F. Collier are neither particularly interesting nor valuable. They were generally issued in 6 volumes, clustering groups of the novels in each. Overall they are usually quite fragile and poorly constructed. When issued, they were meant for mass distribution rather than as library ingredients. I cannot ascribe an exact value, but many single volumes can be obtained readily at $6 to $10 per volume. For an outstanding volume in fresh condition with gilt intact, a maximum of $25 per volume may be obtained under ideal conditions. I suggest that you approach a reputable book dealer or take a chance on eBay or similar auction. Good luck! Bob Davis

	Subject Our Mutual Friend book Date Tue Jun 4 2002 00:00 Author amber urrutia (freddyurrutiaaol.com)
Enter your message here.I have a Charles Dickens book titled as Our Mutual Friend. I have had offers but want to find out the worth of my book is in good shape dated at the end of the story 1865 please contact me and let me know. thanks Amber Urrutia.

	Subject Our Mutual Friend Date Sat Jan 10 2004 13:01 Author Barbara (dlosee@snet.net)
Enter your message here. I also have a copy of Our Mutual Friend, dated September 2nd, 1865 and would like to know its value. I would be interested in selling the book to a collector of Charles Dickens.

	Subject DICKENS WORKS Date Sun Mar 9 2003 16:50 Author C PARISIAN (mparis@mts.net )
my grand mother has 4 books of dickens works.martin chuzzlewit columbus edition dombey and son old curiosity shoe and tale of two cites oliver twist edwin drood pictures from iyaly. this books were given to her from her father R .NIGHTINGALE from england when she was a girl.we need to know if they are of any value. we hope someone can help us. thank you.

	Subject DICKENS WORKS Date Sun Mar 9 2003 16:50 Author C PARISIAN (mparis@mts.net )
my grand mother has 4 books of dickens works.martin chuzzlewit columbus edition dombey and son old curiosity shoe and tale of two cites oliver twist edwin drood pictures from iyaly. this books were given to her from her father R .NIGHTINGALE from england when she was a girl.we need to know if they are of any value. we hope someone can help us. thank you.

Subject Charles Dickens, "Christmas Wish" Date Sat Mar 29 2003 02:08 Author Cynthia Gorton (cynthiagorton@charter.net)

I am trying to research a leather bound book by the name "Christmas Wish Dickens". It has no dates, appears to be hand bound and hand pressed with only two colors. This book has a small water color print on the first couple pages. I can not find any referance of this book anywhere. I have been told by two sources that this book was written for his children only and was never circulated to the public.

	Subject Christmas Books - undated Date Sat Jan 10 2004 13:07 Author Barbara (dlosee@snet.net)
Enter your message here. I have a small 4" x 6" volume entitled "Christmas Books" by Charles Dickens with eight engravings by A.A. Dixon, which is undated, by has a dedicated as a 1909 Christmas gift, in good condition, which I would like to know the value of. Depending on value, I may consider selling it to a collector of Dickens works.

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	Subject fullset of london edition dickens Date Thu Oct 7 2004 20:54 Author M softley (Softleys@aol.com)
We would like more information on these books if anyone has any. Details: Dickens Charles, Dombey and Son. Full set of 30 London edition, all with illustations ( colour ). Darkgreen with gold writing on spine.Printed by Ballantyne, Hanson & Co. All very good condition , most excellent. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thankyou.

	Subject Dickens London Edition Date Thu Mar 16 2006 14:44 Author Alex Greenwood (alexander3620@sbcglobal.net)
Enter your message here. I also have this collection which I acquired some 40Years ago. This set is also in excellent condition and I perceive the illustrations to be from the original plates. I have sent an email to the Caxton Publishing Co and will share any info I get from them. Have you received any further info yet?

Subject 20 Vol. Library Set Dickens' Works Date Sat Nov 26 2005 18:49 Author K. White (catyade@yahoo.de)

Our family has received a 20 Volume Set of Dickens' Works published by P.F. Collier, New York, as a Christmas Gift. It must have been a Library Edition as it contains partially Cards or Notes in the back of the books. They are except one or two in a fairly good condition incl. black and white Illustrations. I have not been able to figure the publishing date or much else. They are complete and the pages are gilted. It'd be appreciated to receive any kind of information about this set. Any idea when they may have been published and what if at all they may be worth anything? Despite whatever they may or may not valuable We appreciate this Set greatly and plan to keep it in the family. Thank You and best regards, The White-Family

	Subject The dummy library of charles dickens Date Sun Mar 26 2006 18:03 Author deborah pearce (toeshe@cox.net)
Enter your message here. I have the first editions of charles dickens and other english and american authors. Its #69 of three hundred were printed in jan 1934 for charles rubens and his friends, the title page says the dummy library of charles dickens at gads hill place. can you tell me something about what i have? the catalougue number is 1-231.

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