The Posthumous Papers Of The Pickwick Club; Forty-Three Illustrations, By R. Seymor And Phiz
London: Chapman & Hall, 1837. First edition. Hardcover. 669 pages. 21.5 x 14 cm. Charles Dickens's first novel was published by Chapman & Hall in monthly installments from March of 1836 until November 1837. The publisher had just started a series of amusing stories dealing with “Cockney sporting scenes”. The series was built around the illustrations of Robert Seymour. Publication began on March 30th. Less than a month later, on April 20th, Robert Seymour committed suicide. Minor browning to a few leaves, some spotting, spine rebacked and rubbing to board covers. Bookplate of Thomas C. Ogden. GIMBEL A16. GROLIER ENGLISH 78. SMITH I:3. Contemporary half green morocco, raised bands, spine panels decorated in gilt and marbled boards. Very good. Item #22618
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