DICKENS, Charles (1812-1870). A Tale of Two Cities. London: Chapman & Hall, 1859.
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DICKENS, Charles (1812-1870). A Tale of Two Cities. London: Chapman & Hall, 1859.
8vo (210 x 127 mm). Frontispiece, etched title, and 14 plates (some spotting throughout.) Modern full sheep (rubbing, toning to spine); modern slipcase.
FIRST EDITION, FIRST ISSUE with pg. 213 misnumbered as 113. A Tale of Two Cities was originally published in 31 weekly installments in Dickens's literary periodical, All the Year Round, from April-November 1859. Smith I:13; Gimbel A142.
Fine Literature from the Collection of Richard C. McKenzie
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