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Little Dorrit
Charles Dickens
1857
Bradbury & Evans : London
8.5" by 6"
[5], vi-xiv, [1], 2-625pp
SUMMARY
The first edition, first impression of Charles Dickens' renowned novel set in his classic dreary setting, illustrated by Phiz with all plates present, including the dark plates.
First Edition,Illustrated,Leather Binding
Overall Condition: Good
This book weighs 1.5 KG when packed
UK Postage: £ 3.99
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DESCRIPTION
The first edition of this work, bound from the parts. First issue of this work, with 'William' for 'Frederick on page 317 line 27, B2 instead of BB2 on page 371, and 'Rigaud' for 'Blandois' on pages 469-73. Issue points as stated by John C. Eckel in his 1913 publication 'The First Editions of the Writings of Charles Dickens'.
Illustrated with a frontispiece, engraved title page, and thirty-eight plates. Collated, all plates are present, including the dark plates.
Bound without half-title.
Frontispiece and engraved title page are bound to Volume II.
'Little Dorrit' follows Amy Dorrit, who was born and raised in the Marshalsea debtors prison. It was originally published in monthly instalments over nineteen months, and this is the first edition published in a complete book.
Charles Dickens is possibly the most well-known Victorian author, with his fifteen novels still being widely read and performed, as well as being studied in school and enjoyed by people of all ages.
Illustrated by Hablot Knight Browne, most often known by his penname 'Phiz'. As Phiz, he illustrated many of Dickens' novels, including 'David Copperfield', 'Dombey and Son', and 'Bleak House', as well as illustrating for 'Punch' throughout his life.
CONDITION
In a half calf binding with marbled paper to the boards. Externally, with some rubbing to the boards and spine. Crack to the head and tail of the front joint. A little bumping to the extremities. Spine is a little faded. Rubbing to the extremities resulting in a little paper lifting. Hinges are starting but firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned with some spotting, mostly to the plates. Bound without half-title.
Overall Condition: Good
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Overall Condition
(Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present)
Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear
Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy
Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones
often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy
Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will
be described in the condition report under 'condition'
Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair
Fair - As with good only above but with other faults
leaving a compromised copy even after repair
Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete.
We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them
attractive none the less. Major defects will be described.
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