[Dickens, Charles. 1812 - 1870]. Hassard, John R. G. — A PICKWICKIAN PILGRIMAGE
Boston: James R. Osgood and Company, 1881. 1st edition (NCBEL III, 790). Original publisher's green cloth binding with black & gilt stamping / lettering. Red edgestain. Brown floral patterned paper eps. [4 (blank)], 155, [5 (blank)] pp. T.p. printed in red & black. 16mo. 5-7/8" x 4-1/4" The volume provides a compelling exploration of Charles Dickens' The Pickwick Papers, vis-a-vis a reflective journey through Dickensian England, though primarily London scenes & settings. A prior owner's pencil notes Hassard was a Music Critic for the NY Tribune, 1872. Average wear, backstrip a bit dull. A VG copy.