Sartor Resartus Thomas Carlyle HC Collins Clear-Type Press 268pp c.1900s

Key Details:

• Title: Sartor Resartus

• Author: Thomas Carlyle

• Publisher: Collins’ Clear-Type Press, London & Glasgow

• Year of Publication: Undated (c. early 1900s)

• Edition: Standard Collins Clear-Type Press Edition

• Format: Hardcover (no dust jacket)

• Pages: 268

• Language: English

• Genre: Philosophy / Satire / Literature

Mini Story or Hook:
Thomas Carlyle’s Sartor Resartus—meaning “The Tailor Re-tailored”—is a satirical and philosophical classic that explores truth, identity, and society through the curious writings of a fictional German thinker. This elegant edition from Collins’ Clear-Type Press was built for readability and aesthetic charm. Of special note is the ownership inscription dated 1 October 1904, giving this book a tangible link to the Edwardian era.

Condition:
Condition: Fair to Good – see detailed notes below.

This vintage hardcover edition shows signs of age but remains intact:

• Burgundy cloth boards with gilt spine title and decorative flourishes.

• Boards show scuffing, some fading and age-related marks.

• Front hinge is cracked but still holding, with visible binding.

• Previous owner's stamp and handwritten inscription on front flyleaf:
  "Alfred J. Dennis, Solicitor, Leeton – 1/10/04"

• Pages are clean with expected age toning throughout.

• No dust jacket.

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