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The life and adventures of Nicholas Nickleby: with illustrations by Phiz

The life and adventures of Nicholas Nickleby: with illustrations by Phiz

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The life and adventures of Nicholas Nickleby: with illustrations by Phiz

by Dickens, Charles (1812-1870)

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London : Chapman and Hall, 186, Strand, 1839. First Edition, later printing. Hardcover. Worn copy bound in half leather over marble boards with gilt-blocked label to the spine. Some minor wear and tear to the spine and boards, along with some dust-toning. Remains well-preserved overall; bright, clean and sharp-cornered. Some foxing to the pages. Physical description; 624 pages. Notes; visiter/sister p. 123. 'Phiz' is a pseudonym for H.K. Browne. With a half-title. Source of acquisition: Purchased and placed on deposit by the Governors of the Baillie's Institution of Glasgow. Subjects; Dickens, Charles (1812-1870). English Literature.

Synopsis

Nicholas Nickleby is left responsible for his mother and sister when his father dies. The novel follows his attempt to succeed in supporting them, despite his uncle Ralph's antagonistic lack of belief in him. It is one of Dickens' early comic novels.

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Bookseller
MW Books Ltd. IE (IE)
Bookseller's Inventory #
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Title
The life and adventures of Nicholas Nickleby: with illustrations by Phiz
Author
Dickens, Charles (1812-1870)
Format/Binding
Hardcover
Book Condition
Used
Quantity Available
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Edition
First Edition, later printing
Publisher
London : Chapman and Hall, 186, Strand
Date Published
1839

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