The Personal History of David Coppefield

Bradbury and Evans, London, 1850. 1st edition 1st issue bound from the original parts, thus precedes the book edition, note the stab marks in the hinges with renewed endpapers, rebound by Alan Grace of Surrey Uk in 20th century 3/4 orange morocco and marbled boards. thick 8vo. . Pp. xiv, errata, [1]-624. Illustrated with 40 engravings in total (includes frontispiece, and engraved title-page). First edition, first issue with date on engraved title page, , and with Chap. XXVII on page 282 (not 283 as listed) with the point on page 16 the error 'recal' instead of the corrected recalled. Corrections occured after the 1st book was issued. raised bands, pretty copy, marginal foxing on some etchings else a tight copy. note this is the basis for the MGM feature film starring W.C. Fields as Mr. Micawber Podeschi A122. Smith I 9. Sadleir I 686. NCBEL III 799. Note this book has the 1850 date under the engraved title page as with all 1st issues as well. with marbled endsheets.