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London: Bradbury & Evans 1850. 8vo.Illustrated. Bound from the parts with the original blue wrap covers tipped-in at front and rear. xv, 624 pp. Quarter maroon leather over blue paper-covered boards. Remains of dark blue hand-lettered title label to spine. Spine and boards lightly worn. Hinges split but binding firm. Edges untrimmed. Matching blue paper endpapers. Early bookplate to front pastedown. Dated title page. Errata leaf at (xv). 'Screamed' instead of 'screwed' on p. 132. Original stab marks mostly visible at gutter. Full-page illustrations by H. K. Browne. Scattered light foxing. Scarce first issue. A unique copy. Good to VG condition. . Good. Boards. First Edition, First Issue. 1850.

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.