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1850 Personal History Of David Copperfield Charles Dickens 1st Ed Antique Book

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1850 Personal History Of David Copperfield Charles Dickens 1st Ed Antique Book

The Personal History Of David Copperfield.
By Charles Dickens
With Illustrations by H. K. Browne
Published by Bradbury & Evans: London 1850 1st Edition (unknown impression)

"The Personal History of David Copperfield, published by Bradbury & Evans in 1850, stands as one of Charles Dickens's most celebrated and autobiographical novels, tracing the life of David from troubled childhood to hard-won maturity. This rare early first-edition copy—illustrated throughout by Hablot Knight Browne ("Phiz")—presents the novel as it first entered Victorian homes, complete with the original full-page plates that capture the humour, hardships, and emotional depth of Dickens's narrative. Themes of resilience, identity, social mobility, and the search for belonging are woven through David's encounters with unforgettable figures such as Aunt Betsey Trotwood, Mr. Micawber, Uriah Heep, and Steerforth, creating one of the richest character ensembles in Dickens's oeuvre.

Beyond its literary importance, this 1850 Bradbury & Evans first edition represents a cornerstone of Dickens collecting, marking the novel's earliest appearance following its serialisation and preserving the authentic pairing of text and Phiz's iconic illustrations. The work's blend of sentiment, satire, and personal reflection continues to resonate as one of the defining novels of the nineteenth century. This volume will particularly appeal to collectors of early Dickens, enthusiasts of Victorian literature, and those seeking an important cornerstone piece from the golden age of illustrated fiction."

Suit rebind. Some staining to the covers. Leather spine and covers are secure to themselves however the text block is loose within the bindings. Front prelims have detached and a couple of pages are loose as shown. Lacks frontis otherwise all 38 plates are present as per list of plates. Several page clusters are wobbly and sitting proud of the text block. There is a small tear to the bottom corner of page 117. Light foxing/age staining present around the plates otherwise vast majority of pages are clean and well presented. This is an excellent opportunity to acquire a solid, early edition David Copperfield that is primed for the rebind it so deserves. We are not Charles Dickens 1st Edition experts and understand that there are many nuances that identify these early printings. Clearly this is an 1850 edition but it is not necessarily the first printing. Please do your own research and get in touch with any queries you may have.

Size 22.5cm x 15cm x 5cm - 624 Pages

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Condition: Acceptable
Binding: Leather
Special Attributes: ["1st Edition", "Illustrated"]
Region: Europe
Subject: Literature & Fiction
Original/Facsimile: Original
Seller Notes: Suit rebind. Some staining to the covers. Leather spine and covers are secure to themselves however the text block is loose within the bindings. Front prelims have detached and a couple of pages are loose as shown. Lacks frontis otherwise all 38 plates are present as per list of plates. Several page clusters are wobbly and sitting proud of the text block. There is a small tear to the bottom corner of page 117. Light foxing/age staining present around the plates otherwise vast majority of pages are clean and well presented. This is an excellent opportunity to acquire a solid, early edition David Copperfield that is primed for the rebind it so deserves. We are not Charles Dickens 1st Edition experts and understand that there are many nuances that identify these early printings. Clearly this is an 1850 edition but it is not necessarily the first printing. Please do your own research and get in touch with any queries you may have.
Language: English
Author: Charles Dickens
Publisher: Bradbury & Evans: London
Year Printed: 1850
Sub-subject: David Copperfield