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DICKENS, Charles. The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby. London: Chapman and Hall, April 1838-October 1839. 20 parts in 19, 8o, original blue-green pictorial printed wrappers (lacking front cover on part 1, a few others defective); cloth folding case. FIRST EDITION IN ORIGINAL PARTS, with the "Nicholas Nickleby Advertiser" in most parts and other inserted advertisements. Hatton & Cleaver, pp. 131-60. -- Dombey and Son. London: Bradbury and Evans, October 1846-April 1848. 20 parts in 19, 8o, original blue-green pictorial printed wrappers (some spine repairs and wear); together in two cloth slipcases. FIRST EDITION IN ORIGINAL PARTS, with the 12-line errata slip in part 5, the "Dombey & Son Advertiser" in most parts and other inserted advertisements. Hatton & Cleaver, pp. 227-50. -- The Personal History of David Copperfield. London: Bradbury & Evans, 1850. 8o, contemporary calf gilt, sides with central gilt device incorporating banner "Hudson Gurney" (early rebacking with spine preserved, front cover detached). FIRST EDITION IN BOOK FORM. Smith 9. All illustrated by Hablot K. Browne. (3)