1857 1st ed 1st printing Charles Dickens LITTLE DORRIT Social Classes Marshalsea

1857 1^st ed 1^st printing Charles Dickens LITTLE DORRIT Social Classes Marshalsea

Little Dorrit “is a wonderfully rich novel— rich in ideas, rich in characterization, rich in incident, and written in a richly imaginative prose…many critics regard it as Dickens’ masterpiece” (Watts).

This rare first book edition of Charles Dickens’ “Little Dorrit” is a masterpiece in political satire. Dickens emphasizes and exposes many of the deficiencies and short-comings within the governmental system – specifically the debt collection systems. In addition to these critiques, Dickens makes clear his concern for the safety and treatment of industrial workers. A true story of the differences in social classes! This fine first edition includes 40 charming illustrations! Must see!

Item number: #14604

Price: $750

DICKENS, Charles

Little Dorrit.

London: Bradbury and Evans, 1857. First edition. 1^st printing

Details:

• Collation: Complete with all pages
  • xiv, 625, [1]
  • 40 engraved plates
• References: Eckel, 82-84; Watts 108
• Edition points:
  1. Signature “BB2” signed “B2”.
  2. Character name “Rigaud” rather than “Blandois”
     • across pages 467-474.

• Should have no ads.

• Provenance: Handwritten – W. Watt
• Language: English
• Binding: Leather; tight and secure
• Size: ~8.5in X 6in (22cm x 15cm)

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