DICKENS, Charles.
The Personal History of David Copperfield.
London: Bradbury and Evans , 1850.
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“Procrastination is the thief of time": First Edition of Charles Dickens' David Copperfield
First edition of "the most perfect of all the Dickens novels" (Virginia Woolf). Octavo, bound in three quarters morocco, gilt titles to the spine, gilt topstain, marbled endpapers. With frontispiece, engraved title-page and plates. Illustrated by H.K. Browne. In near fine condition with light rubbing and wear.
“With many lovers of the author’s works David Copperfield ranks as the finest of his writings. With a book which gave to the world such characters as Betsy Trotwood, Micawber, the Pegottys and Mr. Dick…. it would be strange if it had been otherwise” (Eckel, 77). “Dickens and Browne are the most celebrated author-artist team in the history of English book illustration,” and Copperfield was their “most popular success” (Hodnett, 111-12). "Charles Dickens and Hablot Knight Browne are the most celebrated author-artist team in the history of English book illustration," and Copperfield was their "most popular success" (Hodnett, 111-12).
The Personal History of David Copperfield.
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