Great Expectations
Edinburgh: The Limited Editions Club [Printed by R. & R. Clark], 1937. Ross, Gordon. Limited Edition. Hardcover. "This edition of Great Expectations reprints the novel by Charles Dickens with the ending he originally wrote and which has not previously appeared in book form. It consists of fifteen hundred copies printed for the members of the Limited Editions Club by R. & R. Clark of Edinburgh under the supervision of William Maxwell and the illustrations are by Gordon Ross who here signs." Preface by Bernard Shaw, discussing the revised and original endings. Original slipcase, faded at the open end and splitting at the top edge. Green cloth boards, slight fading and scuff to the spine. Top edge gilt. Illustrated endpapers. 27 plates as well as many illustrations in the text, xxviii, 488, [4]pp. 7.25 x 10.5. As an oversize, heavy book this order will be packed carefully and may incur additional shipping costs. Very Good. Item #2026-S208
Price: $175.00