ONE OF A KIND? Pelham by Lord Lytton pub: The Remnant Warehouse circa 1885

Description: I get excited when I feel I am holding a one of a kind publication. Or at least the only one left to be found. So I can't sell just the Author. Lord Bulwer Lytton is tremendously published. excerpts from his poetry and prose have become some of our most recognized daily sayings. This book "Pelham or Adventures of a Gentleman", definitely elevated his popularity and status. I believe this publication to be circa 1885. BUT, perhaps the real mystery lies in the publication. Note the 2/6 on the spine. I have seen Lytton published in other 6 volume sets of his work and I believe this Pelham copy is a one of 6 set title. The tremendous entrepenour, William Boyes, who started a little east side fabric remnant shop and grew it into The Remnant Warehouse which became a full- -scale department store (named in 1886 after taking over 1/2 a block of Market St in Scarborough, was always ready to take a chance on something new and became one of the largest retailers in England, and eventually went worldwide. Somehow he decided to take a shot on publishing a set of Lord Lytton books. He didn't shortcut the undertaking. Beautiful red hardback covers with gilt lettering and inserts on both spine and front cover. Printing was entrusted to the fine Richard Edward King printing company. This copy is in great shape. Vibrant cover color and gilt intact. A solid binding and strong pages. I will be happy if someone can come along and reveal another book published by the firm, or another copy of this publication or any others in the set of 6. Ideally, someone has been long hunting for this copy and I can make their day.

Price: 150 USD

Location: Shawnee, Kansas

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