Dickens, Charles. Oliver Twist; or, The Parish Boy's Progress, 1838 - first edition, first issue

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Dickens, Charles. 1838 Oliver Twist; or, The Parish Boy's Progress. London: Richard Bentley. First edition, first issue, with Charles Dickens named as Boz to the title page and the Fireside plate opposite p313 in Volume III. Bound without half titles or publisher's advertisements. Contemporary full calf, red morocco gilt spine labels, occasional rubbing, some scratches and abrasions the odd mark to the boards, the extremities a touch bumped. Discolouration towards the spines of the two later volumes, a few light ring marks to the front board of Volume II. Armorial bookplate of John Angerstein to the front pastedown of each volume. Bindings remaining generally firm, with just light straining at the hinges, noticeable at p2-3 of volumes I and II, Page 250 with loss of 3.5" x 2" to lower corner, presumably contemporary from a candle catching. Light handling marks and stains throughout, occasional spots, plates a little oxidised and with offsetting to leaves facing. Illustrated with twenty-four etched plates by George Cruikshank, including the Fireside plate; complete. A lovely true first edition in attractive contemporary leather. 8vo. (3vol) Publisher: Richard Bentley Publisher Location: London Publication Date: 1838 Binding: Hardcover Edition: First Edition