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Rare collection of the 20 installments of ''David Copperfield'' by Charles Dickens, as first published in serialized form from 1849-1850. London: Bradbury & Evans, 1849. Before publication in book form, ''David Copperfield'' (Dickens' favorite of his novels) was published in 20 parts in 19 monthly serials, from May 1849-November 1850, all present here and housed in a beautiful custom leather clamshell box. With the original 40 plated illustrations by H.K. ''Phiz'' Browne. Bound in original green printed wrappers each measuring 5.75'' x 8.75''. Some rebacking and restoration to wrappers, and with some minor toning, soiling or wear. Ownership signatures on a few front wrappers. Some of the plates browned and foxed. Part IV lacks first leaf of ''Advertiser''. Part VII lacks the Punch slip. Part VIII lacks the 12-page ''Advertiser'', and the rare Letts fold-out ad, but has seven diary leaf samples from the Letts ad and an ad in front (''New Illustrated Work by John Leech''). Parts XII, XIII and XVIII lack the 8-page ''Advertiser''. Part XIV lacks the front slip. Part XIX/XX lacks the final leaf of ''Advertiser'' and the Douglas Jerrold slip, with several cracked gutters. Overall a very good set of ''David Copperfield'', one of the rarer serialized titles
Charles Dickens First Printing of ''David Copperfield'' in Serialized Form -- Rare in Original Green Wrappers
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