The Mystery of Edwin Drood (In 6 Monthly parts) by Dickens, Charles

London (April-Sept.) 1870: Chapman & Hall. First Edition. Original Wraps. In the original monthly parts, in green printed wrappers. Twelve illustrations by S. L. Fildes and a portrait; [i-v]vi-vii, [1]2-190[192]. ALL wrappers are correct. Part VI has the first issue point of "Price Eighteenpence" pasted onto front wrap. This exceptional set collates complete, save for the scarce (perhaps rare) 8 page Chapman & Hall ad in part V and the "Cork Hats" ad in part II. All plates are fine; spines are expertly renewed on parts I, and VI. Neat owner name and town on front wrap of part I. Housed in a handsome black quarter-leather slipcase, with chemise. This handsome set also has a pedigree; it is from the famed Hatton & Cleaver collection. Armorial bookplate of Charles Parkhurst on chemise. [Hatton & Cleaver, pp. 373-384]. Provenance: The (Thomas) Hatton & Cleaver Collection, The Heritage Bookshop, Charles Parkhurst Rare Books, Inc.