Paul de Kock; J. Redding Ware — Neighbour Raymond

London, John Dicks, c1880. Paperback. A scarce illustrated 'Dicks' English Novels' edition of this novel by Paul de Kock. Scarce penny dreadful of Paul de Kock's novel Neighbour Raymond, newly adapted by J. Redding Ware. With illustrations by Berall.In John Dicks' 'English Novels' series of fictional works. People's edition.Charles Paul de Kock was a French novelist, one of the most popular writers in his day. John Dicks was a London publisher in the 19th century, issuing popular and affordable pieces of fiction and drama. The present copy was priced at sixpence. Dated from the publisher's activity.Two advertising leaves to rear and to verso front wrap, recto and verso rear wrap. In the original publisher's wraps. Externally a trifle rubbed with shelf wear, chipped to extremities, with minor loss to spine. Front wrap loose but present. Text block firmly bound. Pages generally bright and clean. Good Only . Ill.: Bertall. Good Only .