first edition Original publisher's reddish-brown vertically-ribbed cloth with a blind decorative floral frame & gilt stamped spine lettering.
1842 · London
by Dickens, Charles [1812 - 1870]
London: Chapman & Hall, 1842. 1st edition, 1st state (Smith II, 3). Original publisher's reddish-brown vertically-ribbed cloth with a blind decorative floral frame & gilt stamped spine lettering. Roman spine numerals. Slight lean, with spines sunned to a golden brown. Bookseller ticket ["T. Catherall / Chester"] to both volumes; binder's ticket ["Leighton & Eeles / Spa Fields"] to Vol I. Vol I with glue residue to front hinge area. Withal, a pleasing VG+ set.. 2 volumes: [12 (with the 10th page numbered 'xvi')], 308; vii, [1 (blank)], 306, [6] pp. Adverts last 6 pages of Vol. II. 8vo. 8-1/8" x 5-1/8" (Inventory #: 2393.5)
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