Easton Press Victorian Classics Collection — Dickens, Doyle, Hardy & More (Set of 8)

This Easton Press collection brings together eight masterpieces of 19th-century English literature, featuring some of the era’s most influential authors. Bound in full genuine leather with 22k gilt accents, raised bands, and gilt page edges, these volumes embody both literary and collectible value. Highlights include The Short Stories of Charles Dickens, Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle, and two enduring works by Thomas Hardy (Jude the Obscure and The Return of the Native). Other notable titles include Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray, A Tale of Two Cities by Dickens, The Turn of the Screw by Henry James, and Daisy Miller by Henry James.

Each book features sewn bindings for durability, silk ribbon markers, and decorative endpapers, making them ideal for both display and long-term preservation. This collection represents the rich narrative styles, social commentary, and literary depth that defined the Victorian and late 19th-century period.

Included Titles:

• Henry James – The Turn of the Screw
  • Easton Press Collector’s Edition (1977).
• William Makepeace Thackeray – Vanity Fair
  • Easton Press “The Classics” Series (circa late 1970s).
• Charles Dickens – The Short Stories of Charles Dickens
  • Easton Press Collector’s Edition.
• Arthur Conan Doyle – Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
  • Easton Press “The Classics” Series (1981).
• Thomas Hardy – The Return of the Native
  • Easton Press Collector’s Edition (1978).
• Charles Dickens – A Tale of Two Cities
  • Easton Press “The Classics” Series (1970s).
• Thomas Hardy – Jude the Obscure
  • Easton Press “100 Greatest Books Ever Written” Series (1977).
• Henry James – Daisy Miller
  • Easton Press Collector’s Edition (1970s).

Condition:
In excellent condition with tight bindings, vibrant gilt page edges, and minimal shelf wear. No writing or bookplates observed. Please review photos for specific details.

This curated set of 19th-century classics is highly sought after among collectors for its craftsmanship and literary significance. Easton Press editions of these authors often command strong secondary market values, particularly when grouped in cohesive thematic collections like this.