David Copperfield [First Edition / First Impression]
Dickens, Charles
Published by Bradbury & Evans, London, 1850
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Half green morocco over green cloth, five raised bands, gilt title and gilt decorative bands, marbled endpapers and edges, (8.5 x 6 inches). xiv, 624 pages; 40 engraved illustrations including engraved frontis by Browne. First Edition, First Impression in book form. First State points include: etched title page dated 1850; chapter XXVII begins on page 282 rather than page 283 as listed in the table of contents; p.16 line 1 and p. 225 line 22 both read "recal" rather than "recall"; p.19 line 39 reads "cha pter ; ut"; p.387 line 45 reads "coroboration" rather than "corroboration"; and p.472 line 37 has no closing of the quotation marks. p.30, line 13: has a period after "and"; p.132, line 20: the word "screwed" not "screamed" is used; plate opp. p.182 is "Somebody turns up" rather than opp. p.387; p.285, lines 7-8: don't have quotation marks; p.387, 6 lines from the bottom: "coroboration" is mis-spelled. Dark plate opp. page 482 is present. Showing some general expected wear and typical page toning; a very good copy of a Nineteenth century high spot and Dickens favorite in a handsome leather binding with strong shelf presence. Seller Inventory # 006954
Bibliographic Details
Title: David Copperfield [First Edition / First ...
Publisher: Bradbury & Evans, London
Publication Date: 1850
Binding: Leather
Illustrator: H. K. Browne
Condition: Very Good
Edition: First Edition