The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Charles Dickens
London: Chapman & Hall Ltd., 1870. A sharp, well-preserved copy of the 1870 1st edition, in its original 6 parts (including the rare cork advertisement at the rear of pt. II). Original engraved wrappers, all skillfuly and subtly re-backed. Very light soiling to several of the panels and light, inoffensive foxing to stretches of the text. Solidly VG to VG+, running in monthly installments from April thru September 1870. Housed in a custom-made box, with bright gilt-lettering along the spine. (Item ID: 7257)
$750.00