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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, few backstrips renewed or repaired, contemporary ownership inscriptions on various front wrappers (Thomas Anderson, Joseph Tempest, and Mrs. Hawkins); plates with occasional slight discoloration, most pronounced in Part 16; preserved in later cloth drop-back box. London: Chapman and Hall, April, 1838-Oct., 1839
first edition in original monthly parts. With all advertisements and advertisers except Amesbury Patent Supports in Part 3, and Tyas Heads in Parts 7 and 8; ad in Part 19/20 for Hills Seal Wafers has five intact specimen color wafers; Mechi's Catalogue with red and black wrappers in Part 8; Part 16 with uncalled-for Views for Tourists slip; 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.
