Title: A Tale of Two Cities Author: Dickens, Charles Place: London Publisher: Chapman & Hall Date: 1859 Description: [x], 254 pp. Illustrated with 16 etched plates by Hablot K. Browne (Phiz), including the frontispiece & added title. 8vo. Period half green calf & marbled boards, spine ruled & lettered in gilt. First Edition, First Issue. First issue with p. 213 mis-numbered 113 and p. 134, line 12 showing the misspelling of "affetcionately." Dickens' novel of the French Revolution, unusual that he concentrated more on historical events than on characters. Hatton & Cleaver p.333; Smith Vol. I, 13. Lot Amendments Condition: Old repairs to split joints and cracked hinges, spine ends a bit chipped, rubbing, shelf wear, corners bumped; occasional foxing; still a good and sound copy of this important classic. Item number: 185098
Title: A Tale of Two Cities Author: Dickens, Charles Place: London Publisher: Chapman & Hall Date: 1859 Description: [x], 254 pp. Illustrated with 16 etched plates by Hablot K. Browne (Phiz), including the frontispiece & added title. 8vo. Period half green calf & marbled boards, spine ruled & lettered in gilt. First Edition, First Issue. First issue with p. 213 mis-numbered 113 and p. 134, line 12 showing the misspelling of "affetcionately." Dickens' novel of the French Revolution, unusual that he concentrated more on historical events than on characters. Hatton & Cleaver p.333; Smith Vol. I, 13. Lot Amendments Condition: Old repairs to split joints and cracked hinges, spine ends a bit chipped, rubbing, shelf wear, corners bumped; occasional foxing; still a good and sound copy of this important classic. Item number: 185098
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