First Edition, Fourth State "The Battle of Life" by Charles Dickens, 1846

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Item Details

Title and Author/Editor	The Battle of Life: A Love Story (Charles Dickens)
Genre	Literary and Classic
Type of Illustration	Engraving
Binding	Cloth on board with gilt accents
Publisher or Printer	Bradbury & Evans
Publication Year	1846
Period	Mid-19th Century, Antique
Place of Publication	London
Edition Statement	First Edition, Fourth State
Language	English
Number of Books	1
Additional Information	First edition, fourth state point includes a cherub holding a scroll and without any publisher’s information to the engraved title page, as well as a leaf of ads to the rear.

Condition

- shaken but tight binding with splitting gutter; slightly loose hinges; light rubbing, bowing, chips, discoloration, and wear to boards and backstrip; bumped spine and corners; page toning and foxing; markings to front endpapers.

Dimensions

0.5" W x 6.75" H x 4.5" D

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