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London: Chapman and Hall, 1838, 1838. FIRST EDITION IN THE ORIGINAL 19 PARTS. illustrated by 'Phiz', original pictorial blue paper wrappers, neat early repairs to spines, internally clean and bright, housed in a red morocco backed slipcase, raised bands, gilt lettered spine, spine of box dry and rubbed. With the "Nickleby Advertiser" in each part, Plates in parts 1-2 with publisher's imprint, parts 4 and 5 are first issues, part 14 with notice of postponement of the plates "in consequence of the sudden indisposition of the artist", plate 29 in part 15 in second state. includes the scarce "Hill's Seal Wafers" ad in part 19/20, lacking various rear ads in parts, 2, 3, 4, 8, 12, 14, 15,16, & 17. All others complete as called for by Hatton & Cleaver.

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.