Set of Dickens' first editions, Blenheim Palace by Chris Spracklen

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27-Feb-2025	Chris Spracklen

Set of Dickens' first editions, Blenheim Palace

Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, Oxford. view map

"Blenheim Palace's Long Library houses a notable collection of books, including first editions by Charles Dickens.
The library, known for its size, is reported to hold around 10,000 volumes. The Long Library was also
Winston Churchill's favourite room and contains many of his books, including signed first editions.

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Please e-mail me for permission if you'd like to make use of any of my photo's. Thanks.

jtocaciu		15-Jul-2025 04:18
Thanks for sharing the excellent picture and notes. BV.

Marcia Colelli		27-Apr-2025 15:53
Wonderful capture of this beautiful collection. Nice details. V

Graeme		23-Apr-2025 11:07
A wonderful find in the library and an excellent, tack-sharp detailed capture of the Dickens first editions, Chris.V

Blandine Mangin		20-Apr-2025 15:40
beautiful compo ! v

Jeff Real		19-Apr-2025 13:12
This is a wonderful photograph! It would be lovely framed in a home library! V

Julie Oldfield		19-Apr-2025 01:26
The detail on each book is terrific. A fascinating collection too. V

Nestor Derkach		18-Apr-2025 18:11
Nice capture of this famous book collection tack sharp placed nicely into the frame. V

Alain Boussac		18-Apr-2025 16:29
Superbly taken and as palpable, it makes you want to touch them and read them...

Zoltán Balogh		18-Apr-2025 14:55
Superb shot! V

Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal		18-Apr-2025 13:37
For now, you have plenty to read, great shot. V

Danad		18-Apr-2025 09:06
A subtle light on the old books making them shining lightly. V

Gerard KOEHL		18-Apr-2025 05:23
Superbe cadrage. V

Denise J T Lee		18-Apr-2025 04:55
Nice and neat ! The print in gold colour stands out so well to give this set of Dickens' books a noble touch. ~VV~

joseantonio		18-Apr-2025 03:09
what an interesting display. Great shot.V.

janescottcumming		18-Apr-2025 00:42
What an interesting photo this is!

Helen Betts		17-Apr-2025 23:32
Excellent shot of this handsome display of first editions.

globalgadabout		17-Apr-2025 23:00
papers Pickwick and curious no doubt...what a treasure so rigourously portrayed..

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