The LIFE And ADVENTURES Of NICHOLAS NICKLEBY. Two Volumes in One.
New York: Robert P. Bixby & Co., 1842. "4th edition", and 1st edition thus (Edgar & Vail, p. 19). x, 624 pp. NB. Scant evidence of a two volume publication. Frontis + 21 inserted plates of illustrations after Phiz [Edgar & Vail list 21 plates total, not 22 as in this volume]. 8vo. 9-1/4" x 5-7/8". Original brown vertically-ribbed blindstamped cloth with gilt spine lettering [Title wording, followed by "Edited by Boz. / With Illustrations"]. VG (bright spine gilt/lsome extremity wear & fraying/contemporary pos/gutter break after 1st blank leaf [cords holding]/usual foxing). Item #27558
Scarce edition: Not in Gimbel, not in Vander Poel, and only 3 copies listed on OCLC.
Price: $275.00