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The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby. by Charles Dickens

Creator: Charles Dickens
Offered by: Shapero Gallery

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DICKENS, CHARLES.
The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby.
Stock Code 99207
London, Chapman & Hall, 1839
£2,200

First edition in book form, first issue (with 'visiter' for 'sister' on p. 123 and 'latter' for 'letter', 'flys' for 'flies' on p. 245, and 'visiters' for 'visitors' on p. 272); 8vo; engraved portrait of Dickens after Daniel Maclise and 39 engraved plates by H.K. Browne [Phiz], some minor toning and a few spots to plates, otherwise bright; later full polished tan calf by Morrell, gilt-ruled borders, raised bands, gilt spine compartments, gilt-rolled edges, gilt dentelles, all edges gilt, a few minor marks, otherwise a very handsome copy.

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