3 volumes, 8vo (246 x 162 mm). Engraved frontispieces and numerous in-text illustrations by George Cattermole and Hablot K. Browne ("Phiz"). 20th-century half green polished calf gilt, marbled boards, red morocco lettering-pieces gilt, top edges gilt, others uncut, stamp-signed by Sangorski and Sutcliffe (spines sunned, a few tiny scuffs); board slipcase. Provenance: Unidentified signature on title-page vol.I (faded and partially shaved).

FIRST EDITION IN BOOK FORM, first appearing as a weekly serial from 4 April 1840 to 4 December 1841, including short stories and two novels, The Old Curiosity Shop and Barnaby Rudge. Gimbel A51; Smith I:6.