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London: Bradbury & Evans, 1853. First. paperback. H.K. Browne. Published in 20 parts, issued in 19, from March, 1852 - September, 1853. Illustrations by H.K. Browne. Original blue green printed wrappers. London: Bradbury & Evans, 1852-53. First edition. Light foxing on covers and only very light scattered foxing throughout the text. A complete set, with the ads, and including the scarce "Village Pastor" booklet in Part XV. The first volume is lightly worn at edges and has been professionally re-cased. 11 volumes with embossed stamp on cover "Richard Davies, Engraver, printer" and one volume has inked name on cover, but overall all parts are in excellent condition, with minimal edgewear Preserved in a simple green cloth clam-shell case.

Bleak House is a novel by Charles Dickens, originally published as a serial between March 1852 and September 1853. It is considered one of his finest works, containing a vast, complex plot and an extraordinary number of characters.

The true first edition contains specific typographical features and certain misprints in the text.