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London: Bradbury & Evans, 1850. First edition. Hardcover. Near Fine. 8vo. [7], viii-xiv, [3], 2-624, [2] pp. Contemporary half blue polished calf over marbled boards, the spine in five compartments with a red morocco label lettered in gilt with the spine showing gilt tooling and decoration; textblock sprinkled red. With the half-title. Illustrated with an engraved frontispiece and vignette title page along with 38 additional plates by H.K. Browne ('Phiz'). Our copy has the word 'screwed' on page 132 line 20 (Smith points out that in line 20 on page 132 early copies of the first printing of the first edition contain 'screamed'). Gimbel A122. Smith I, 9. An attractive copy in a contemporary binding. David Copperfield is regarded by many, including the author himself (e.g. see Ackroyd, Dickens pp. 605-606), as Dickens' finest novel. It remains a landmark work in English literature. A subtle bump to the front board's corner, light foxing to the plates.

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.

First edition copies of 'David Copperfield' were published in monthly installments by Bradbury and Evans from May 1849 to November 1850.