Dickens, Charles [1812 - 1870] — OUR MUTUAL FRIEND

London: Chapman & Hall, 1864. 1st edition (Hatton & Cleaver, pp. 345 - 370). Original green printed wrappers. Housed in a custom chemise and deep green full morocco pull-apart case, with elaborate gilt decoration to spine. 20 parts in 19. Some advert variances (+/-) from that found listed in Hatton & Cleaver; specific collation supplied on request. Illustrated with 40 plates by Marcus Stone. 8vo. 8-3/4" x 5-5/8". Age-toning. 1st two parts, as well as the final, show some wear & edge chipping. Part 12 with largish chip to top of front wrapper, affected "April". Part 15 lacking tip of front wrapper lower corner. Part 18 with tear to rear wrapper fore-edge. Overall condition of Parts: VG - VG+. Case: Some minor wear, with interior lip showing some chafing at top corners [from removal of top portion's tight fit]. Overall, VG+.