Raphael Tuck Dickens Miniature Book Set | Oliver Twist, A Tale of Two Cities & Little Nell | c. 1924

A charming and uncommon little Dickens group, comprising three miniature-style story booklets published by Raphael Tuck & Sons Ltd. and retold for children by Russell Thorndike: Oliver Twist, A Tale of Two Cities, and Little Nell. Each booklet is housed together in a later gray presentation folder, creating an appealing display set for the collector of children’s books, Dickensiana, or early 20th-century juvenile literature.

The graphics are wonderfully period, with bright illustrated wraps that retain their strong visual appeal. Small-format and easy to display, this is the sort of literary set that feels equally at home in a library, nursery shelf, or layered into a decorative book vignette.

Details
Era: Early 20th century, label noting circa 1924
Author: Charles Dickens
Retold by: Russell Thorndike
Publisher: Raphael Tuck & Sons Ltd.
Titles Included: Oliver Twist, A Tale of Two Cities, Little Nell
Format: Three small softcover booklets in a gray presentation folder / case
Measurements: Each individual story approximately 4" x 5 1/2"

Condition: Good vintage condition overall. Booklets show age-related toning, light wear, and small handling marks consistent with use and age. Interiors appear clean and readable with gentle discoloration and some staple/rust wear visible at the folds. Presentation folder appears to be a later housing and shows light shelf wear. Please review photos carefully for detail.

Why We Love It
This set has all the charm collectors hope for: literary pedigree, vivid period cover art, petite scale, and a beautifully nostalgic format. The child-adapted Dickens angle makes it especially appealing, offering a glimpse into how classic literature was introduced to younger readers in the early 20th century.

Styling Notes
Wonderful styled on a bookshelf easel, tucked into a cabinet of curiosities, or displayed open in a library or guest room. Also a lovely gift for a Dickens reader, teacher, or collector of unusual illustrated books.