1846 Charles Dickens 1ed Battle of Life Christmas Love Maclise Leech Doyle Art

1846 Charles Dickens 1^ed Battle of Life Christmas Love Maclise Leech Doyle Art

Beginning with ‘A Christmas Carol’ in 1843, Charles Dickens wrote and published five Christmas books for the holiday season. The fourth title in this series of novellas is ‘The Battle of Life.’ Curiously, this title is the sole non-religious title of the Christmas Book series. The story is one of strife, misguided perception, and the significance of both romantic and familial love. This work includes numerous charming illustrations throughout provided by the collective work of esteemed artists Daniel Maclise, Richard Doyle, John Leech and Clarkson Stanfield.

Item number: #40874

Price: $550

DICKENS, Charles

The Battle of Life. A Love Story

London: Bradbury and Evans, 1846. First edition.

Details:

• Collation: Complete
  • [4], 175, [3]
  • 13 illustrations
• References: Eckel pg. 121; Smith II, 8
• Edition Notes:
  • Cupid carrying a scroll on the engraved title page vignette
  • Advertisements included at end
  • Final leaf of publisher’s advertisements for “Dombey and Son.”
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure
  • Publisher’s original red cloth
• Size: ~6.75in X 4.25in (17cm x 11cm)

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