The Original Illustrations
The interest of each volume will be considerably enhanced by a chatty INTRODUCTION from the pen of Mr. F. G. KITTON (Author of "Dickensiana," "Charles Dickens by Pen and Pencil," etc.), who will contribute to these prefatory chapters much that is interesting concerning the history and bibliography of each novel, while Dickensian localities and the prototypes of prominent characters in the stories will be considered and discussed. The "Roxburghe" Edition will also include
Portraits of Charles Dickens,
representing him at various periods of his career. In the preparation of the volumes Mr. Charles F. Rideal (Author of "Wellerisms" and "Charles Dickens's Heroines and Women Folk," etc.) is privileged in securing the invaluable assistance and advice of Mrs. Perugini (Kate Dickens), Mr. George Cruikshank, Junr., nephew of the original illustrator, and Mr. Gordon Browne (son of "Phiz"). Mr. Rideal will personally supervise the production of the entire edition, which is sufficient guarantee that full justice will be done to the volumes, and that their recherché character will be maintained.
The "Roxburghe" Edition will be issued at monthly intervals continuing in the original order of publication, as follows:
