1857 1st ed 1st 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: #260
Price: $ 750
1857 1st ed 1st 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: #260
Price: $ 750
DICKENS, Charles.
Little Dorrit.
London, Bradbury and Evans, 1857. First edition. Eckel, 82-84. Watts, 108.
Details:
- Collation complete with all pages: [xiv], 625
- 1st edition 1st state points:
- Character name “Rigaud” rather than “Blandois” on pp. 469, 470, 472, and 474.
- Shouldn’t have any ads.
- Signature “BB2” signed “B2”.
- Binding: Hardcover cloth; tight and secure
- Language: English
- Size: ~8.5in X 6in (22cm x 15cm)
- We find this same 1st printing for sale elsewhere at $1,800
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Category
Literature
Authors
DICKENS, Charles.
Printing Date
19th Century
Language
English
Binding
Hardcover
Book Condition
Excellent
Collation
Complete