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Dickens set of 16 books undated but believed to be circa 1930. Publishing history this is a chart to show the when this publisher published books. The readers library publishing company was started around 1924. In 28 manchester military hospitals 5,000 wounded soldiers were provided with a christmas treat and gifts. Browsing by author greycaine book manufacturing company ltd. Despite the fact that greycaine book manufacturing company was one of the pioneers in the mass production of good quality books sold at prices accessible to all, little has been written about it. Made and printed by the greycaine book manufacturing company limited, watford, herts. This is a good copy of this book in publishers red cloth with black t title lettering to spine,no dustjacket. Books in the readers library consisted of a few classics but mostly popular fiction sporting lurid dust jackets, poorly manufactured. Cloister copies 19201942 odhams press limited long acre. This seems to be largely the model established by the caines in england with their readers library publishing company and greycaine book manufacturing company. You can also choose to limit your search to first editions, signed editions, or hardcover. David copperfield by dickens, charles book condition.

Larger printing companies included sun and odhams, but there were many more printers and subsidiary businesses in the area making ink and paper to service the trade. Generally in good order with some showing signs of wear. Jekyll believes that humans have two sides, an evil side and a good one. I have a complete 16 book collection of dickens which was made. Browsing special collections by author greycaine book. Dec 08, 2012 dickens set of 16 books undated but believed to be circa 1930. The book includes many maps, diagrams, tables and exercises. My dad bought them about 20 years ago for my mum, and even then they were very old. Printing in watford in its heyday, watford was the largest centre for printing in europe. Little dorrit david copperfield oliver twist great expectationsa tale of two cities american notes martin chuzzlewit nicholas nickelbyour mutual friend sketches by boz hard timesall are hard back, no date, published by odham press ltd, made and printed by greycaine book manufacturing company and illustrated by. Greycaine book manufacturing company put up most of the capital and had a controlling share. A christmas carol and the cricket on the hearth book.

Greycaine limited overview free company information. Books were manufactured by the greycaine book manufacturing company founded by ralph caine and frank grey in 1908 or 1909. Along the x axis is time, and on the y axis is the count of editions published. Based on current market values your charles dickens book set consisting of 16 books produced by the greycaine book manufacturing company in watford england c. Dickens set of 16 books undated but believed to be circa. The factory building was eventually acquired by the british moulded hose co.

World war ii digital collections home digital collections. The cost of the development overextended the companys finances and forced them into liquidation. Buy charles dickens odhams press and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. This book was probably brought by mary and james ward when they migrated to australia in 1961. Inscription 125, in pencil on back endpaper subjects loc fiction20th century subjects documentary artifacts.

I have 16 charles dickens books some with two stories in each book, leather bind. Working days terms of sales please contact us if you are not satisfied with the item after receive it. I have 15 hard cover books dickens published in britain. Classic from three spires books browse recent arrivals. Read our blog post about the bicentenary of charles dickens first editions and watch our video on the. Greycaine book manufacturing company derived its name from its directors, frank.

A little edgewear, small stain to pageedge, not dated circa 1930s. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, we are currently unable to offer the request a copy service. Made and printed by the greycaine book manufacturing company limited of watford, herts. This factory was built just after ww1 by the watford manufacturing company successors to dr tibbles vicocoa ltd. Feb 26, 20 based on current market values your charles dickens book set consisting of 16 books produced by the greycaine book manufacturing company in watford england c. He paid alot, cant remember just how much though, but i. Fine c1930 charles dickens 16 volume set 23 titles red. They dont have a date on them but have a stamp inprint on the front of the book. The book is a little damp spotted to the rear cover with split to cloth at head of spine.

Published by odhams press limited, long acre, london, wc2. Set of 16 dickens novels for sale by charles dickens unknown. Greycaine book manufacturing company, watford greycaine industrial estate in north watford takes its name from greycaine book manufacturing company, which moved there in 1926. Books were manufactured by the greycaine book manufacturing company founded by ralph caine and frank grey in 1909. Oct 08, 2008 a christmas carol and other stories by charles dickens, with illustrations by john leech, odhams press limited, long acre, london, wc2. Your search results search the collections victoria and. Printed by the greycaine book manufacturing company, ltd.

Books were manufactured by the greycaine book manufacturing company founded by ralph caine. Charles dickens novels for sale in stagsden, bedfordshire preloved. Throughout the 1960s, odhams books ltd likewise founded by odhams press operated the companion book club cbc. The subscriptions this year are 500 pounds less than last. A little wear to edge and corners, not dated circa 1930s. The personal history of david copperfield published 19001920. I have a 12 book collection made by the greycaine book manufacturing co. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Cloister copies 19201942 odhams press limited long.

This copy has no previous ownership inscriptions present. Greycaine limited free company information from companies house including registered office address, filing history, accounts, annual return, officers, charges, business activity. Odhams press, printed by the greycaine book manufacturing co. It has no jacket nor text on the cover, but the embossed image of a ship sailing with the sun at its back. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause, and hope to. Made and printed by the greycaine book manufacturing company limited watford herts. Each book includes discussion questions that help clarify and reinforce major themes and reading recommendations for further research.

Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Pages can include considerable notesin pen or highlighterbut the notes cannot obscure the text. A christmas carol and the cricket on the hearth book, 1933. The universal home doctor oxfam gb oxfams online shop. Netherlands territory under german occupation, 19401945. Greycaine book manufacturing company, watford historypieces. Objects featured here include those from recent publications, famous and less well known objects, and those which cannot be.

World wide publishing was the us imprint of author and publisher hall caine, who whose readers library and associated greycaine book manufacturing company were very successful in the uk. Hyde is a classic horror tale about the two sides of a mans character come to life. Can you guess which first edition cover the image above comes from. Sears began publishing in 1922, with an address at 17 e. Publication date 1928 printer the greycaine book manufacturing company limited physical description 340 p. Publisher 1 work 1 ebook read publishing history this is a chart to show the when this publisher published books. In search of a potion that will suppress the evil side of man, his efforts instead produce an elixir that does exactly the opposite. Odhams press limited made and printed by the greycaine book manufacturing company limited. Morris was published by the cassell and company ltd, as part of cassells textbook geography series. I was just wondering if they were worth selling or even roughly have much they could be worth. The man in the iron mask by alexandre dumas, first edition. In essence, the readers library series was a way to generate work for the book printing firm. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause, and hope to restart the service in future. To find original editions, please select show more options to refine your search by publication year.

In 28 manchester military hospitals 5,000 wounded soldiers were. Blue linen bound book, titled the british empire by w. It was first published in 1924 and reprinted in 1927. He paid alot, cant remember just how much though, but i think about. In the preface to the 1867 edition, dickens wrote, like many fond parents, i have in my heart of hearts a favourite child. Brown boards, gilt lettering, embossed with dickens portrait hard cover.

I have a complete 16 book collection of dickens which was. Brown boards, gilt lettering, embossed with dickens portrait illustr phiz. David copperfield was the eighth novel by charles dickens. Odhams prior to 1935 the founder of odhams was william odhams, who was born about 1812 in sherborne, dorset. A vintage collection in 16 volumes, published by odhams press limited, possibly 1930s. Odhams press limited made and printed by the greycaine book manufacturing company limited of watford, herts. Made and printed by the greycaine book manufacturing comp. May 29, 20 on the last pages of the book at the bottom it says made and printed by the greycaine book manufacturing company limited. A christmas carol and other stories by charles dickens, with illustrations by john leech, odhams press limited, long acre, london, wc2.

Jan 11, 2020 to find original editions, please select show more options to refine your search by publication year. Wattord foreword the reades lmr bb is intended to bring the bestknown novels of the world within the reach of the millions, by presenting at the lowest possible. Odhams press, printed by the greycaine book manufacturing co ltd. Collection of 15 charles dickens books, in very good condition. On the last pages of the book at the bottom it says made and printed by the greycaine book manufacturing company limited. There is no visible publishing date, but we think they date back to the 1940s. As noted, the readers library was established by hall caine and his sons and began printing as the greycaine book manufacturing company and publishing as the readers library publishing company ltd. It appears that this book is bound with cloth, but it has been thoroughly painted over with a shiny, brownandblack marbled coat. Charles dickens odhams press for sale in uk view 69 ads. Marked made and printed in great britain by the greycaine book manufacturing company limited, watford. Nicholas nickleby by charles dickens hardback published by odhams press ltd and printed by the greycaine book company.

Greycaine limited overview free company information from. Printed in great britain by the greycaine book manufacturing company limited, watford, herts. Charles dickens first editions books and novels from author, copies in fine bindings, handsome sets of his collected works and original letters and manuscripts. They are in excellent condition, brown hard cover with gold lettering and coverin read more. The readers library was sold by in the us minus the illustrated dust jackets by j. Apr 22, 20 i have 16 charles dickens books some with two stories in each book, leather bind.