Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 11 December 2025

Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 11 December 2025

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Lot 19: A Set of The Complete Works of Charles Dickens, The Centennial Edition by Heron Books

This auction ended on December 11, 2025.

Estimated price: £10 - £20

Buyer's Premium: 18%

Sold for: £12

A comprehensive collection of ‘The Complete Works of Charles Dickens,’ presented as ‘The Centennial Edition’ and distributed by Heron Books. The set features uniform hardcover volumes, each bound in textured dark green with ornate gold gilt lettering and decorative motifs on the spine, including titles such as ‘Great Expectations’ and ‘Dombey and Son’ (Vol. I). Each volume includes a yellow ribbon bookmark. Internally, the pages are white with clear black text, often accented with red decorative lines, and feature an image of Dickens. Introductions are credited to H. W. Garrod, and illustrations are by Phiz. The collection is housed in 2 boxes.