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DICKENS, CHARLES. The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby. 20 parts in 19. Illustrated by Hablot K. Browne ("Phiz"). 8vo, original green-blue wrappers printed in black, some light soiling, backstrip tips chipped with a few renewed or repaired, contemporary ownership inscriptions on various front wrappers; plates with occasional slight discoloration; preserved in cloth chemise and 1/4 navy morocco slipcase. London: Chapman and Hall, April, 1838-Oct., 1839
first edition in original monthly parts. With all advertisements and advertisers except Tyas Heads in Parts 7 and 8. Ad in Part 19/20 for Hills Seal Wafers has 4 (of 5) intact specimen color wafers; Amesbury Patent Supports in Part 3, Mechi's Catalogue with green and black wrappers in Part 8; Part 4, p. 123 with "visiter" for "sister"; Part 5, p. 160 with "latter" for "letter." Eckel, pp. 64-66; Hatton & Cleaver, pp. 131-160.
