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DICKENS, Charles (1812-1870).

Leipzig: Bernhard Tauchnitz, 1847. [Classic literature] FIRST CONTINENTAL EDITION. 3 volumes. Small octavo (16 x 12 x 6cm), pp.[vi]; 352; pp.[vi]; 316; pp.[x]; 366; [2] blank. Contemporary tan quarter calf binding, titled in gilt to red label on spine, raised bands to spine, marbled paper covered boards, marbled endpapers, speckled edges. Toning to first and last few pages. Binding nicely aged with a few marks and scuffs, boards a little worn to corners. Very good. Item #52318

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