Dickens (Charles): A Child's History of England, first edition in book form, 3 vols., small 8vo., 1852-54 [Smith II, p75; Eckel p.128; Gimbel A128], wood-engraved frontispieces by F.W. Topham, original reddish brown cloth, upper covers with design in gilt after Topham depicting young Alfred reading to his mother (vol. I rebacked with old spine laid down), modern cloth box; and seven others, including two works in 'The People's Edition'. (10)