The Dickens Dictionary: A Key to the Plots and Characters in the Tales of Charles Dickens

This book features a marbled cover with a leather spine, showing signs of wear typical of its age. The spine has some visible cracking, and the binding is slightly loose but intact. There is no dust jacket, which is common for books of this period. The pages are well-preserved, with some yellowing due to age, and the interior is free from inscriptions or library markings.

"The Dickens Dictionary: A Key to the Plots and Characters in the Tales of Charles Dickens" by Gilbert A. Pierce, with additions by William A. Wheeler, is published by Houghton Mifflin Company in Boston and New York. This new and revised edition, published in 1900, offers a comprehensive guide to the plots and characters found within Dickens' beloved tales. This edition is distinguished by its inclusion of copious indexes and bibliography, enhanced with etchings, making it a valuable resource for Dickens scholars and enthusiasts alike. The book is bound in a striking marbled cover with a leather spine, reflective of the period's craftsmanship. Although it is not a first edition, its unique features and historical value make it a sought-after item for collectors. The absence of a dust jacket is typical for books of this era, and the condition is consistent with its age, showing some wear along the spine and edges.