FIRST EDITION: Little Dorrit by Charles Dickens. With Illustrations by H. K. Browne. London; Bradbury and Evans; 1857.
frontis, engraved title page, title page, [i-xiv], [1-625], 8vo.
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Little Dorrit was published in 1857. It is set in Victorian England during a period of social and economic change. The novel tells the story of the Dorrit family, who are imprisoned for debt in Marshalsea prison, and their relationship with Arthur Clennam, who befriends them and falls in love with the youngest daughter, Amy. The novel satirises the British government's bureaucracy and the corruption and hypocrisy of the upper classes, while exploring themes of love, sacrifice, and redemption. The book is praised for its intricate plot, vivid characterisation, and depiction of Victorian London.
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First Edition points:
Signature '2B2' printed as 'B2' (pp.371) - Present.
3 Line errata (pp.xiv) - Present.
'William' for 'Fredeich' (pp.317, line 27) - Present.
Lacking errata (pp.467).
'Rigand' for 'Bland' (pp.469, 470, 472, & 473) - Present.
40 engraved plates by Phiz (including frontispiece and engraved title page) - 38 of 40 plates are present with eight dark plates.
Condition:
Top fragment of backstrip lacking, otherwise with minor scuffing and rubbing. Both boards loosely attached with hinges cracked. Boards with minor scuffing, scratches and rubbing. Shelf and edge wear. Endpapers toned and with minor foxing. Frontispiece and engraved title page toned and foxed. Title page with light toning and very minor foxing. Preliminaries to page 48 partially detached, few being very loosely attached. Leaf numbered 1/2 is mostly detached. Leaf numbered 31/32 detached. Plates toned and foxed. Pen ownership inscription on preliminary. Text block fairly clean with light toning and very minor foxing. Lacking last plate, otherwise appears complete.
