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London: Chapman and Hall, 1865, 1865. FIRST EDITION A PERFECT SET IN THE ORIGINAL 19 PARTS. first issue of text with "pricipal" for "principal" in part 14, illustrated by Marcus Stone, original pictorial blue paper wrappers, a completely unsophisticated set with none of the spines being rebacked, some wear to the head and foot of spines, chipping to a few corners, internally clean and bright, housed in a red cloth clamshell box, gilt lettered spine. A PERFECT SET. With the "Our Mutual Friend Advertiser" in each part, an additional Ad in Part 18 for "Chapman & Hall's New Publications" not called for in Hatton & Cleaver, otherwise matching all Hatton & Cleaver points.

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.