Early American edition of Nicholas Nickleby by Charles Dickens; in good condition with illustrations by “Phiz” (Hablot Knight Brown) who Illustrated much of Dickens’ work along with that of other prominent English authors.  In good condition, this has the original brown vertically ribbed blindstamped cloth with gilt spine lettering. There are splits at the hinges, both front and black, scuffs, edgewear, bends to the corners and fading to the covering. Good Condition: 8vo: publisher’s dark brown cloth with blindstamped design on front and back: split at hinges, front and back with gilt lettering: splits to the edges along with bends to the corners and loss of material at edges:foxing throughout: illustrations by PHIZ Intact throughout: “The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby”: by Charles Dickens: with Illutrations by PHIZ: two volumes in one: fourth edition: New York: Robert P. Bixby & Co. 1842.RAREA1842AHJA