1857 Little Dorrit 1st/1st Charles Dickens Social Classes Marshalsea Rigaud RARE

DICKENS, Charles

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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!

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1857 Little Dorrit 1st/1st Charles Dickens Social Classes Marshalsea Rigaud RARE

 

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: #24498

Price: $599

 

DICKENS, Charles

 

Little Dorrit.

 

London: Bradbury and Evans, 1857. First edition.

 

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.
  • Language: English
  • Provenance: Bookplate – Isabel S. Ehrlich
  • Binding: Leather; tight and secure
  • Size: ~8.5in X 6in (21.5cm x 14.5cm)

 

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24498

Category

Literature

Authors

DICKENS, Charles

Printing Date

19th Century

Language

English

Binding

Leather

Book Condition

Excellent

Collation

Complete