Dickens, Charles [1812 - 1870] — DOMBEY And SON

Boston: Bradbury and Guild, 12 School Street, 1848. 1st edition thus, and 3rd US book edition (Wilkins, p. 26; Gimbel A112; Smith AMERICAN, pp 260 - 270). Original publisher's black cloth binding with gilt stamping to spine (Variant B, with "36 Plates" gilt stamped to spine). Pale yellow eps. Custom rough weave clamshell case, with gilt stamped leather title label to spine panel. vii, [1 (blank)], 624 pp. 36 plates by H. K. Browne, as reengraved by an unidentified American engraver. 8vo. 8-1/2" x 5-1/2". General shelfwear. Some staining in upper margins to p. 66, gradually fading out by p. 106. Rear hinge starting bottom 2". A VG copy in a Nr Fine clamshell case.