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London: Chapman and Hall, 1864. First Edition. Paperback. Very Good. [First edition of Dicken's Final Completed Novel] Complete, 20 parts in 19, as issued. Issued monthly, from May, 1864, to November, 1865, in publisher's illustrated green paper wrappers. Wraps are generally in good condition, with the minor exception of the first issue missing a small piece at the bottom corner; and the sixth issue has a marginal chip at the rear wrap. Forty woodcut plates by Marcus Stone. The pages are in very good condition and generally clean and unmarked. The first and final issues have minor, occasional spotting. Issues held in green cloth chemise. Handsome, custom-made, brown morocco slip case, with gilt lettering. Some bumps, edge wear to slip case. Cataloguer's note: We used Cleaver & Hatton's "A bibliography of the periodical works of Charles Dickens," 1933. All the novel's text is present. We collated the ads present and found: nos. 1-3 complete, with…

Charles Dickens's last completed novel, a work of satire and social commentary that paints a vivid portrait of the dualities of wealth and poverty in London.

First edition published in 1865 by Chapman & Hall in 19 monthly installments; each part contains illustrated plates by Marcus Stone.