Dickens, Charles [1812 - 1870] — LITTLE DORRIT
London: Bradbury & Evans, 1855. 1st edition (Hatton & Cleaver, pp 307 - 330). Blue printed wrappers, though many vary from Hatton & Cleaver [specific details supplied on request]. Housed in a custom green morocco half-leather pull-apart case. 20 parts in 19. Adverts per Hatton & Cleaver, with the following variances: Part 7 has additional advert for Cassell's History; 12 lacks blue "English Cyclopedia" slip; 13 lacks "Ask Mamma" slip & "Wreck" slip; 14 with one advert leaf torn with loss; 17 with 4 extra adverts (Cassell & Nortons); 18 lacks "Cyclopedia" but adds 3 other advert leaves. 40 steel plates by Hablot K. Browne ("Phiz"). 8vo. An overall VG - VG+ set. Expected moderate wear and chipping. Case - modest wear, spine sun-tanned, otherwise VG+.
