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by Bernard Darwin (Editor)
The Dickens Advertiser is a book that features a collection of advertisements that were originally included in the parts of Charles Dickens' novels. Compiled by Bernard Darwin, this book offers readers a unique glimpse into the advertising practices of the 19th century and how they were incorporated into literary works. The advertisements cover a wide range of products and services, including books, clothing, and household items. The book provides a fascinating look at the commercialization of literature during Dickens' time and sheds light on the ways in which advertising has evolved over the years. Overall, The Dickens Advertiser is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of literature, advertising, or both.1930. From the Prefatory Note: The object of this book is to reproduce some of the more entertaining advertisements that appeared in various of Dickens's novels, as they were published in their original monthly parts. The notion was not my own but that of a friend whose sense of humour was fired by a casual glance at some of those precious green numbers. Contents: The Advertisers of the Dickensian Era; Ancient and Modern; Pickwick; The Young Person; Literature; Smoking; For the Head; Mr. Moses; Dress; The Pill; and Old Friends.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
