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London: John Macrone, 1837. 3/4 leather. Very Good. Along with the "First Series" of "Sketches by Boz", this, the "Second Series" (here offered by itself), constitutes Dickens' first published book. The 1st issue of the 1837 1st edition, with the 20-page publisher's catalogue dated December 1836 at the rear. Tight and VG in its custom 3/4 dark morocco over marbled boards (a handsome "Tout" binding). Tasteful bookplate at the first blank endpaper, light wear to the outer hinges, very mild flaking along the spine. Light scuffing and rubbing along the panels as well. Still though, very presentable and well-preserved. 12mo, top-edge gilt.

Sketches by Boz, Illustrative of Every-day Life and Every-day People is Charles Dickens's first book, a collection of stories and essays that had been previously published in various periodicals.