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London: Bradbury & Evans, 1850. BROWNE, Hablot Knight. . The Personal History of David Copperfield. With Illustrations by H.K. Browne London: Bradbury & Evans, 1850. Full Description: DICKENS, Charles. The Personal History of David Copperfield. With Illustrations by H.K. Browne London: Bradbury & Evans, 1850 [i.e., circa 1859]. First edition, later issue. This is a copy that was issued by Chapman and Hall after that firm retrieved Dickens' copyrights in 1859 from Bradbury and Evans. This copy has the inserted Chapman and Hall engraved title-page replacing the original one from Bradbury and Evans. The printed title-page is the original Bradbury and Evans 1850 first edition title-page, as are the sheets and plates. The only distinguishing factor is the inserted engraved title-page. All internal flaws of the first edition, per Smith, show in this copy with the exception of replacement "screwed" on page 132 (but this first issue point is only present in the very earliest copies).…

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.