'In what may be Dickens's best novel, humble, orphaned Pip is apprenticed to the dirty work of the forge but dares to dream of becoming a gentleman — and one day, under sudden and enigmatic circumstances, he finds himself in possession of "great expectations." In this gripping tale of crime and guilt, revenge and reward, the compelling characters include Magwitch, the fearful and fearsome convict; Estella, whose beauty is excelled only by her haughtiness; and the embittered Miss Havisham, an eccentric jilted bride
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Seller: ThriftBooksVintage, Tukwila, WA, U.S.A.
Unknown. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use. Light scuffing to text block. Binding is sound. Secure packaging for safe delivery. Seller Inventory # 3578998277
Seller: J. W. Mah, Burnaby, BC, Canada
Leather Bound. Condition: Very Good. 1st. (USA) 1st printing. No markings, touch of rubbing to the lower cover corner tips, and tiny nick to leading edge of front cover near the lower front corner, thus Very Good;no dust jacket as published. Dark blue gray faux leather with gold borders and titles, hubbed spine, all edges gilt, ribbon marker, [xvi} 559pp, no illus. The text is unabridged, taken from the first published edition of 1861 with the punctuation and spelling upfdated to confirm to modern usage. A nicely produced edition of this classic Dickens' work. (3.3 JM HOQ 103/a5 Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾". Seller Inventory # 05010
Seller: Pages Books on Kensington, Calgary, AB, Canada
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Seller Inventory # 978140374216U