Description: The Personal History of David Copperfield Author: Dickens, Charles Title: The Personal History of David Copperfield Publication: London: Bradbury & Evans, 1850 Edition: First Edition Description: Early 20th century three quarters blue crushed morocco over marbled boards with gilt to spine. Top edge gilt. Marbled endpapers. Bookplates of Jeffrey Stern and Christopher Clark Geest to front pastedown. Original wrappers for parts IV and VII at front (laid in and bound in, respectively). Spine gently sunned and light rubbing to extremities. Generally clean internally with only a few spots of foxing to a handful of plates. A handsome copy of one of Dickens' best, and his most autobiographical novel. Early issue without the misprint: "screamed" for "screwed" on page 132 line 20 (often lacking from first edition copies); but with the other issue points, including: Chapter XXVII is on page 282 rather than page 283 as listed in the table of contents; 16: 1 and 225: 22 both read "recal" rather than "recall"; 19: 39 reads "cha pter ; ut"; 387: 45 reads "coroboration" rather than "corroboration"; 472: 37 has no closing of the quotation marks; and the first state of the engraved vignette title page (dated) is present. "David Copperfield has always been among Dickens' most popular novels and was his own 'favorite child.' The work is semi-autobiographical and although the title character differed from his creator in many ways, Dickens used him to relate early personal experiences that had meant much to him - his work in a factory, his schooling, and his emergence from parliamentary reporting into successful novel writing" (Britannica). Through the ever-widening social circle of the titular David Copperfield, Dickens explores the interconnectedness of humans; the way race, class, and gender can affect our paths in life; and the degree to which we have free will. Near Fine Seller ID: 5575 Subject: Books into Film, Gift Ideas, Illustrated Books, Literature Whitmore Rare Books was founded in 2010 with the aim of drawing together exceptional first editions of important literary works. Over the past several years, the shop has become a world-class destination for both seasoned collectors as well as those people newly discovering the field. WRB maintains a reputation for rigorous research and integrity, for discriminating taste, and for creating a space where collectors can interact with amazing copies of the books they love. Terms All orders ship within three business days. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 14 days of receipt for a full refund.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
Price: 1950 USD
Location: Pasadena, California
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Author: Dickens, Charles
Publisher: Bradbury & Evans
Year Printed: 1850
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Language: English
Subject: Illustrated
Original/Facsimile: Original
