Little Dorrit
London: Chapman and Hall, 1868. With eight illustrations. The Charles Dickens edition. Half gold calf over marbled boards, all edges marbled. Octavo. 522p. 7" x 5.25" Bookplate, inked owner's names, mild rubbing extremities, overall a near fine copy. Item #241242
1860s REISSUE OF DICKENS
By the 1860s, Charles Dickens was arguably the most famous living writer in the English-speaking world. Through his serialized publications, public readings, and deep cultural impact Dickens's works demanded mass publication. In response to this popularity, Chapman and Hall issued the 'Charles Dickens Edition' (c. 1867-1875), a uniform collected reissue of his works that helped to standardize his canon for Victorian readers.
Offered here is the 'Charles Dickens Edition' of Little Dorrit, Dickens' psychological satire of British society. One of his later novels, it showcases Dickens at his most sophisticated and unified––a handsome nineteenth century example.
Price: $75.00