DICKENS, Charles (1812-1870). A group of 5 FIRST EDITIONS, comprising:
1) The Life and Adventures of Martin Chuzzlewit. London: Chapman and Hall, 1844. First edition in book form. 8vo. With 14-line errata. Illustrated with an engraved frontispiece, engraved vignette title-page (Smith's state two, no priority), and 38 engraved plates by Hablot Knight Browne ("Phiz"). Full brick red niger, stamped in gilt; all edges gilt; marbled endpapers; by Frost & Co.; scattered foxing to plates. Smith I, 7.
2) Dombey and Son. London: Bradbury and Evans, 1848. First edition in book form, early issue. 8vo. Illustrated with engraved frontispiece, engraved vignette title-page (first state), and 38 engraved plates by Hablot Knight Browne. Bound as above; foxing to plates. Smith I, 8.
3) The Personal History of David Copperfield. London: Bradbury & Evans, 1850. First edition in book form. 8vo. Illustrated with engraved frontispiece, engraved vignette title-page (dated 1850), and 38 engraved plates by Hablot Knight Browne. Bound as above; scattered foxing to plates. Smith I, 9.
4) Bleak House. London: Bradbury and Evans, 1853. First edition in book form. 8vo. Illustrated with an engraved frontispiece, engraved vignette title-page, and 38 engraved plates by Hablot Knight Browne ("Phiz"). Bound as above; scattered foxing to plates. Smith I, 10.
5) Our Mutual Friend. London: Chapman and Hall, 1865. Two volumes in one. First edition in book form. 8vo. Illustrated with two engraved frontispieces and 38 engraved plates by Marcus Stone. Bound as above; faded ownership signature on title-page. Smith I, 10.
Together, 5 books in 5 volumes. Condition generally fine.
