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Cover design, The Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens
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Cover design, The Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens
Cover design for the first instalment of The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club, by Charles Dickens.
1836
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1830s 1836 Bright Chapman Dickens Fiction Instalment Papers Pickwick Posthumous Price Prose Shilling Stories
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This cover design marks the first instalment of Charles Dickens' seminal work, "The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club," published in 1836. The design, created in the 1830s, showcases the iconic image of Samuel Weller, a loyal and humorous servant from the Pickwick Club, holding a cane and looking off to the side with a mischievous grin. The design is attributed to the renowned English illustrator, "Boz" (a pseudonym for Charles Dickens himself), and was produced by the esteemed publisher, Chapman and Hall. The cover's vibrant green color and elegant typography reflect the comic and humorous nature of the stories contained within. At the time of publication, "The Pickwick Papers" was issued as a series of monthly installments, with this cover gracing the first edition of the first part. The shilling price tag indicates that it was a popular and affordable choice for Victorian-era readers, who eagerly anticipated each new installment of this groundbreaking work of English literature. The cover design for "The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club" is a testament to the enduring appeal of Dickens' storytelling and the influence of his unique brand of humor on English prose fiction. This image continues to intrigue and delight readers, offering a glimpse into the world of Mr. Pickwick and his eccentric club, and reminding us of the power of a good story to captivate and entertain.
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