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    By Charles Dickens
    London   Chapman & Hall
    9.5" by 6" 36, 32, [10], 4, [6]; 20, 33-64, [4]; 20, 65-96, [4], 8, [8]; 24, 97-128, [12]; 20, 129-160, [2], 3-6, [4]; 18, 161-190, [6], vi-vii, [9pp]
    The final uncompleted work of Charles Dickens, here in the original six serialised parts.
    By Charles Dickens

    1870 The Mystery of Edwin Drood

    London   Chapman & Hall
    9.5" by 6" 36, 32, [10], 4, [6]; 20, 33-64, [4]; 20, 65-96, [4], 8, [8]; 24, 97-128, [12]; 20, 129-160, [2], 3-6, [4]; 18, 161-190, [6], vi-vii, [9pp]
    The final uncompleted work of Charles Dickens, here in the original six serialised parts.
    £1,175.00
    : 1kgs / : 851P25
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    Description

    First Edition, Illustrated, Publishers' Original Binding

    Complete in the six original parts.

    The first issue of Part VI, with the 'eighteenpence' slip pasted over the original on shilling price to the head of the front wrap.

    Complete with all twelve plates called for, a well as a portrait frontispiece and engraved title page to Part VI.

    Part I is complete with all ads.

    Part II is lacking the 'Cork Hats' advert. 

    Part III is complete with all ads.

    Part IV is complete with all ads, and a duplicate of the final 'Chapman & Co Entire Wheat Flour' advert.

    Part V lacks pages 1-2, and 7-8 of 'Chapman & Hall's Recent Publications'.

    Part VI lacks the 'Wilcox & Gibbs "A New World at Home"' advert.

    In a custom cloth box, in a very good indeed condition.

    'The Mystery of Edwin Drood' was Dickens' final work, left unfinished upon his death in June 1870 - of the twelve instalments planned only these six had been written. As Dickens hadn't left a clear or detailed plan as to the continuation or resolution of the plot, the 'Mystery' was left unsolved.

    Charles Dickens is possibly the most well-known Victorian author, with his fifteen novels still being widely read and performed, as well as being studied in school and enjoyed by people of all ages.

    Condition

    In the original publisher's paper wraps. Externally, generally smart. A little loss of paper to the backstrips, particularly to Parts I, II, III, IV, and VI. Prior owner's pencil note to the head of each wrap. Front wrap of Part II is detached but present, rear wrap of Part VI is detached but present. Light discolouration to the wraps, particularly to Part I. Front wrap of Part I is edge worn with some chips and loss, lifting a little to the head and tail. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and generally clean with some scattered spots. Part V's 'Chapman & Hall's Recent Publications' advert is loose. Light marks to the custom cloth box.

    Very Good

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