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MAKES THE PERFECT GIFT FOR ANY FAN OF THE CLASSICS / CHARLES DICKENS / BRITISH LITERATURE ** PLEASE READ : Mahalo for taking the time to look at our listing. We truly appreciate it. We always do our BEST to give you the most accurate description of these beautiful books. If, however, you have any SPECIFIC questions about the SIZE of the book, NUMBER of pages, TYPE of leather, SMELL or FEEL of the book, PLEASE email us through EBay’s mail system BEFORE you bid, and we will be HAPPY to give you more information. We want you to be completely happy with your purchase and keep you as our customers for years to come!** DESCRIPTION: INTERNATIONAL COLLECTORS LIBRARY’s fine leatherette binding, long out of print and highly collectible edition of THE OLD CURIOSITY SHOP by CHARLES DICKENS. THIS IS A VINTAGE HEIRLOOM ICL EDITION WITH LAVISH GILT IMPRESSIONS TO THE BOARDS AND SPINE DONE IN ACTUAL 24K GOLD . IT IS ONE OF THE MOST HIGHLY-PRIZED & MOST BEAUTUFIL EDITIONS OF THIS GREAT CLASSIC DICKENS. HIGHLY-PRIZED COLLECTOR’S NOTES ARE INCLUDED. 🍍 NOT INCLUDED... 😃 The International Collectors Library was a book club series published by Doubleday Book & Music Clubs, Inc. from the late 1940’s through the late 1980’s. Generally, the books followed the 8-1/2″ x 5-3/4″ book size format. The binding designs were adapted based on old “Golden Age of Bookmaking” bindings, and made to look like leather-bound copies (leatherette). The bindings were embossed with 24K gold embellishments, and some copies had gilt edges (thin layer of gold leaf) applied. A sewn in satin ribbon marker was also added in most books. There were over 400 editions published in a variety of bindings. Some editions came with loose-leaf inserts that described the book club, the bindings and design styles, and a story synopsis of the book-in-hand. ABOUT THE BOOK: The Old Curiosity Shop is the sensational bestselling story of Little Nell, the beautiful child thrown into a shadowy, terrifying world, seems to belong less to the history of the Victorian novel than to folklore, fairy tale, or myth. The sorrows of Nell and her grandfather are offset by Dickens's creation of a dazzling contemporary world inhabited by some of his most brilliantly drawn characters-the eloquent ne'er-do-well Dick Swiveller; the hungry maid known as the "Marchioness"; the mannish lawyer Sally Brass; Quilp's brow-beaten mother-in-law; and Quilp himself, the lustful, vengeful dwarf, whose demonic energy makes a vivid counterpoint to Nell's purity. Description CONDITION: Book is in AMAZING condition for its age with very minor shelfwear to the tips of the boards (SEE PICS FOR BETTER DETAILS). NO WRITING FROM PREVIOUS OWNER, ETC. It is a BEAUTIFUL edition. SHIPPING: FREE TO US ADDRESSES ONLY. INTERNATIONAL $ based on location. WE SHIP PRIORITY MAIL & PACK VERY WELL. Please check out my other listings of Easton Press, Franklin Library, Limited Editions Club, First Edition Library, Folio Society, and International Collectors Library editions. WE DO COMBINE SHIPPING IF YOU PURCHASE MORE THAN ONE COPY. Mahalo for looking at our listings! By bidding/purchasing this item, you are helping a very grateful family who sends you our WARMEST ALOHA & MAHALO!