Little Dorrit. by DICKENS, Charles - 1855-57: With illustrations by H. K. Browne.

London: Bradbury & Evans,, 1855-57. In monthly parts with the original wrappers First edition, in the original monthly parts published between December 1855 and June 1857, first issue text with "Rigaud" for "Blandois" on pages 469-73 in Part 15. The wrappers and adverts differ from those called for by Hatton & Cleaver as follows: Part II, missing back adverts; Part X, missing back advert "S. & T. Gilbert". This set with a newspaper clipping from the New York Times, 18 May 1913, announcing the death, aged 100, of Mary Ann Cooper, "the original Little Dorrit". 20 numbers bound in 19, as issued. Original printed blue wrappers designed by Phiz. Housed in a custom marbled paper slipcase in green straight grain morocco-backed green cloth and marbled paper chemises. With 40 black and white plates, including 8 dark plates, all by Phiz. Blue leather book label of William Bunker to front pastedown of chemises. Contemporary ink ownership inscription of John Du Boulay, Donhead Hall to head of front covers. Small clipping removed from front adverts in Part I, pp. 19-20, small pencil marginalia below. Minor creasing to edges, occasional light foxing; an excellent set. Hatton & Cleaver 307-330.