Old Curiosity Shop

by Dickens, Charles

The Old Curiosity Shop, what would become Charles Dickens’ fourth novel, was first published in 88 weekly installments in Dickens’ serial, Master Humphrey’s Clock, from April 1840 to February 1841. In a tale that survives the transcendence of time, The Old Curiosity Shop tells the story of thirteen-year-old Nell Trent and her grandfather who live in The Old Curiosity Shop, a small antique and gift store. The unnamed grandfather, desperate to leave Nell in good financial standing after his death, loses The Old Curiosity Shop to a gambling problem, forcing him and young Nell to wander the countryside.

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The Old Curiosity Shop was first published in book form by Chapman & Hall in London in 1841.

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In 1904, Thomas Y. Crowell of New York published a leather-bound edition of the classic. In 1997, Clarendon Press (Oxford University Press) of the UK published a hardback edition of the novel that is now considered to be the definitive edition of the book.

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THE OLD CURIOSITY SHOP : (New Century Library, Vol. IV)
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Charles Dickens' The Old Curiosity Shop complete in three volumes; volume 3 also contains his stories. Part of Sheldon's "Works of Charles Dickens. Household Edition." One B&W illustration in each volume with tipped-in protective tissue. Black cloth (faded) with gilt lettering and publisher medallion on spine; gilt medallion on front. FON on FFEP of each volume. Covers are faded, stained, and bumped,… Read more about this item
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THE OLD CURIOSITY SHOP (FROM THE WORKS OF CHARLES DICKENS HOUSEHOLD  EDITION)   (Fine Victorian Binding)
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Harper & Brothers. Good+. 1872. Hardcover. ****Spring Sale! The current price reflects a 20% discount off the regular price, while the item lasts. Sale ends April 2, 2024*****; Green cloth cover with gilt stamped title and illustrations is frayed at corners and spine caps but clean, bright, and overall in good+ condition. Boards and spine are… Read more about this item
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The Old Curiosity Shop (Collins New Classics Series #473)

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Chapman And Hall Ltd., 1907. Hardcover. Acceptable. 1907. First Edition Thus. 541 pages. No dust jacket. Green cloth. Black and white illustrated frontispiece. Slight cracking to hinges, with exposed netting, pages slightly loose. Pages have light tanning and foxing throughout. Boards have moderate shelf-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Slight crushing to spine ends. Creasing… Read more about this item
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Old Curiosity Shop; [&] Barnaby Rudge.
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Philadelphia: Lea and Blanchard,, 1841. Master Humphrey in America First US edition in book form of both works. Both were first published together in the UK as Master Humphrey's Clock. They have been gathered here by a collector in the same spirit, the custom-made box reading "Master Humphrey's Clock: 1st US edition". Master Humphrey's Clock was first published in… Read more about this item
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The Old Curiosity Shop (2 Volumes) (Publisher series: Charles Dickens Complete Works.)

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