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

1857 Little Dorrit 1^st/1^st 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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