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London: Bradbury & Evans, 1850. First edition. Very Good. First edition, in the original monthly parts as published from May 1849 to November 1850, conforming in most respects to Hatton & Cleaver’s collation of earliest issue throughout, with the exceptions noted below. 20 numbers in 19 monthly parts, as issued. Original pale blue pictorial wrappers. Housed in grey cloth chemises within 2 brown morocco pull-off cases. With 40 engraved plates by H. K. Browne (Phiz). Spines a little worn, some spines neatly repaired and resewn, short splits at foot of some joints, some wear and repaired closed tears at extremities, plates and contents generally clean (a few plates a little oxidized). A very good set. The set varies from Hatton & Cleaver in these particulars: without slips in parts 7, 9, 11, 12, 13, & 14; without rear advertisements in parts 8 and 10; variant to inner rear wrapper of part 13; Hatton & Cleaver’s noted variant to rear advertisement in parts 12 and 18 (part 12 having…

Considered one of Charles Dickens' most popular works, 'David Copperfield' is a rich tapestry of Victorian life, blending humor, tragedy, and romance in a vibrant narrative.

First edition copies of 'David Copperfield' were published in monthly installments by Bradbury and Evans from May 1849 to November 1850.