Books

London: Chapman and Hall, 1865. Hardcover. Near Fine. First book edition. Illustrated by Marcus Stone. Two volumes. Early half calf and marbled papercovered boards, raised bands, black and red calf spine labels, spine elaborately gilt. Bound without ads. Neat contemporary owner's name in each volume, considerable wear to the edges of the boards, a little spotting on the calf, still a handsome and pleasing, near fine set.

Charles Dickens's last completed novel, a work of satire and social commentary that paints a vivid portrait of the dualities of wealth and poverty in London.