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DICKENS, Charles. The Life and Adventures of Martin Chuzzlewit. London: Chapman & Hall, 1843-44.
20 parts in 19, 8o (224 x 133 mm). Half-title. Etched frontispiece, additional title and 38 plates by Hablot K. Browne (some plates darkened at edges, a very few with offsetting from text). Original blue-green pictorial printed wrappers (part I spotted and frayed at outer edge, few rebacked, few covers with short marginal tears); red morocco pull-off case.
FIRST EDITION IN ORIGINAL PARTS. First state of additional title reading "100/P" on signpost. The Chuzzlewit Advertiser present in all, as well as most of the inserted advertisements, including the "Temple of Fashion" booklet in part 16. Hatton & Cleaver, pp. 183-212; Eckel, pp. 71-73. (19)
20 parts in 19, 8
FIRST EDITION IN ORIGINAL PARTS. First state of additional title reading "100/P" on signpost. The Chuzzlewit Advertiser present in all, as well as most of the inserted advertisements, including the "Temple of Fashion" booklet in part 16. Hatton & Cleaver, pp. 183-212; Eckel, pp. 71-73. (19)