Oliver Twist or, the Parish Boy's Progress

London: Richard Bentley, 1838. First Edition. Small Octavo. First issue (without 5 issue points found in "some copies") with half-titles in volumes 1 and 2, no half title in volume 3 as called for but with a (2) pp. publisher's ads. 331, 307 and 315 pp. the author stated as "Boz" in all volumes and the fireside plate in volume 3. Illustrated with 24 engraved plates by George Cruikshank with toning or scattered foxing, small, closed tear to upper margin of page 57. Occasional scattered foxing to text pages. Rebacked and recornered in black leather over dark brown cloth lightly rubbed, raised bands, maroon labels gilt, other compartments ruled in gilt. (truncated) (Inventory #: 023692)