Harvard Classics Shelf of Fiction David Copperfield Volume 2 P F Collier Book is in almost unused condition. U rix
Title: The Harvard Classics Shelf of Fiction (Volume 8: David Copperfield, Part II)
Author: Charles Dickens
Publisher: P.F. Collier & Son Company, New York
Date/Edition: Early 1900s Edition (Typically circa 1917)
Format: Octavo (8vo) Hardcover (Classic uniform cloth binding, usually issued in dark blue, green, or crimson with the iconic Harvard interlocking shield device blind-stamped on the cover and bright gold spine gilt)
Detailed Description
This listing features an exceptionally well-preserved copy of Volume 2 (Part II) of Charles Dickens’ masterpiece, David Copperfield, published by P.F. Collier & Son. This volume comprises Volume 8 of the highly prestigious Harvard Classics Shelf of Fiction, an extension compiled by Harvard University President Charles W. Eliot to supplement his legendary 51-volume "Five-Foot Shelf" library with the world's most enduring novels.
David Copperfield stands as Dickens’ most deeply personal, heavily autobiographical work—the book he openly declared to be his "favorite child." Part II follows David into his mature years as he navigates his first steps as a writer, his complex search for love, and his final reckonings with iconic literary characters like the Treacherous Uriah Heap and the unforgettably optimistic Mr. Micawber. This volume features the scholarly, authoritative formatting and distinct font layouts that made the Harvard library an American intellectual tradition. Because it has survived in virtually immaculate condition, it is a spectacular candidate for replacing a lost or damaged volume in a fine set collection.
Condition Report
Overall Condition: Almost Unused condition. An outstanding, crisp volume that has spent its life protected on a shelf.
Binding & Structure: The binding is perfectly square, tight, and rigid. The inner hinges are completely flawless, showing no structural pulling, loosening, or cracking from the cloth backstrip.
Exterior: The cloth binding is bright and clean with zero shelf fading. The iconic gold gilt lettering and layout details on the spine remain brilliant and entirely unrubbed. Edges are sharp and corners are crisp with virtually no softening.
Interior: Flawless. The text block is completely clean, flat, tight, and complete. Free from any age foxing, dog-eared corners, modern pencil/ink marks, or previous owner nameplates.