LITTLE DORRIT

London: Bradbury & Evans, (1855-1857). First Edition in the scarce original parts. Original Wraps; 20 parts in 19. Bound in the original blue/green printed wrappers. ALL wrappers are correct and ALL the ads called for by Hatton & Cleaver are present. First issue of the text ("Rigaud" for "Blandois" in part XV). Part XI with text UNOPENED; part XIV with Advertiser partly UNOPENED. Annotated in pencil by Dickens bibliographer Thomas Hatton on page 467, mentioning the "Rigaud" for "Blandois" error on pages 469, 4570, 472 & 473, and the slip inserted in part XVI pointing out this error. Plates, very good indeed to fine; tissue guards in place; plates edge-tanned, not affecting illustration, are IV, V, IX, XII, XIV, and XVII; light off-setting on a few plates but still very good. Title page and frontis in part XIX/XX with light edge spotting not affecting images. Spines expertly renewed on several parts; light soiling to a few wrappers. Small corner loss to rear wrap of part XIX/XX. Internally clean and bright. An outstanding set, with everything -- including a superb pedigree: it is from the famed Hatton & Cleaver collection. Armorial bookplate. Housed in a handsome quarter-leather slipcase, with chemise. Item #10304

Price: $7,500.00

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