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First Edition "Bleak House" by Charles Dickens, 1853
Item Details
| Title and Author/Editor | Bleak House (Charles Dickens) |
| Genre | Literary and Classic |
| Illustrator | Hablot Knight Browne (English, 1815–1882) |
| Type of Illustration | Engraving |
| Binding | Half leather with marbled boards |
| Publisher or Printer | Bradbury and Evans |
| Publication Year | 1853 |
| Period | Mid-19th Century, Antique |
| Place of Publication | London |
| Edition Statement | First Edition |
| Language | English |
| Number of Books | 1 |
| Additional Information | First edition points include “elgble” on p. 19, line 6; “chair” on p. 209, line 23; and “counsinship” on p. 275, line 22. Includes restoration documentation. |
Condition
- some repairs; tight binding; some cracking to hinges; light red rot, peeling, bowing, discoloration, chips, and wear to boards and backstrip; page toning, light foxing, tears, and wear; markings to endpapers.
Dimensions
2.0" W x 8.75" H x 5.75" D
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Item #
ITMGS06154
