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London: Chapman & Hall, 1839. First. hardcover. near fine. Frontispiece portrait by Maclise. 39 Illustrations by Phiz. 8vo, full tan leather by Bayntun, with leather labels, raised bands, gilt decorated spine and dentelles, all edges gilt. London: Chapman & Hall, 1839. First Edition. Near fine. First state with the misprints on pages 245, 272 & 160, with the first 4 plates bearing the publisher's imprint. Second state reading on p. 123.

The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby is a novel by Charles Dickens. Originally published as a serial from 1838 to 1839, it was Dickens's third novel. The lengthy work follows the life of Nicholas Nickleby, a young man who must support his mother and sister after his father dies.

For first edition copies of Nicholas Nickleby, collectors should look for the publisher's name 'Chapman & Hall' along with the date on the inside title page, the placement of certain illustrations, and the presence of any errors that were corrected in later editions.