Dickens (Charles). The Life and Adventures of Martin Chuzzlewit, 1st edition in book form, London: Chapman and Hall, 1844, half title, etched frontispiece, additional title and 38 etched plates by H.K. Browne ("Phiz"), a little light spotting, light marginal toning to plates, original yellow endpapers (bookplates removed from front endpaper and pastedown), hinges a little tender but holding, original blue blindstamped cloth, spine lettered in gilt, spine a little faded to green with small nick and tears at foot, 8vo (Qty: 1) Eckel pp. 71-73; Smith I: 7. The title vignette conforms to Smith's 2nd state (no priority) with "£100" on the signpost, six studs on the trunk and signed "Phiz", and 14 line errata (the usual second setting, the first setting 13 lines). First edition in bookform, published in July 1844, after the monthly parts were issued from 31 December 1842 to 30 June 1844.
Dickens (Charles). The Life and Adventures of Martin Chuzzlewit, 1st edition in book form, London: Chapman and Hall, 1844, half title, etched frontispiece, additional title and 38 etched plates by H.K. Browne ("Phiz"), a little light spotting, light marginal toning to plates, original yellow endpapers (bookplates removed from front endpaper and pastedown), hinges a little tender but holding, original blue blindstamped cloth, spine lettered in gilt, spine a little faded to green with small nick and tears at foot, 8vo (Qty: 1) Eckel pp. 71-73; Smith I: 7. The title vignette conforms to Smith's 2nd state (no priority) with "£100" on the signpost, six studs on the trunk and signed "Phiz", and 14 line errata (the usual second setting, the first setting 13 lines). First edition in bookform, published in July 1844, after the monthly parts were issued from 31 December 1842 to 30 June 1844.
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