1844 The Life and Adventures of Martin Chuzzlewit Charles Dickens First Editi...

Description: Click here to see our other books! The Life and Adventures of Martin Chuzzlewit Charles Dickens 1844 Chapman and Hall : London 9" by 6" xiv [1], 2-624 [1]pp SUMMARY The first edition, first issue of the Charles Dickens novel that the author himself described as being by 'a hundred points immeasurably the best of my stories'. First Edition,Illustrated,Leather Binding Overall Condition: Good This book weighs 1.5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 23.99 EU Postage: £ 18.99 European Postage: £ 19.99 Asia Postage: £ 31.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 32.99 DESCRIPTION The first edition of this work, first issue, with '100£' to the engraved title, seven studs to the trunk, and an errata leaf to the rear listing 10 corrections. Issue points as stated by John C. Eckel in his 1913 publication 'The First Editions of the Writings of Charles Dickens'.Retaining the original half title, and with the errata leaf to the rear. Illustrated with an engraved title page and and twenty-eight further plates. Collated, lacking the frontispiece and ten plates. Illustrated by Hablot Knight Browne, most often known by his pen name 'Phiz'. As Phiz, he illustrated many of Dickens' novels, including 'David Copperfield', 'Dombey and Son', and 'Bleak House', as well as illustrating for 'Punch' throughout his life.‘Martin Chuzzlewit’ is about the eponymous Martin, who goes against his grandfather’s wishes and falls in love with an orphaned girl, intending to marry her. As a result, Martin is disinherited. CONDITION In a half calf binding, with cloth covered boards. Significant rubbing to back strip head and tail and joints, with further rubbing to back strip at spine label. Lacking perimeters of spine label. Fading to perimeters of rear board. Front hinge strained and a touch tender, and partially repaired with tape. Rear hinge strained, and firmly held. Internally, firmly bound. Pages lightly age toned, with the odd spot and handling mark. Significant spotting and instances of foxing to plates, most concentrated to perimeters. Tape reinforcement to gutter between page 234 and the plate that faces it. Lacking the engraved frontispiece. Overall Condition: Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques

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