David Copperfield - Charles Dickens 1850 FIRST EDITION Bradbury & Evans SCARCE

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The Personal History of David Copperfield by Charles Dickens, illustrated by H.K. Browne. Published in 1850 by Bradbury & Evans. FIRST EDITION. Smith(1.2); all first issue points are present with the exception of 'screamed' for 'screwed' on pp.132 as typical.

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Previously purchased for £2,000 at the Old Curiosity Shop. In an uncommon fantastic condition internally with very clean text and plates with mild toning and foxing to some plates, with many plates without any at all which is highly unusual for Dickens first editions and much desired.

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This is a coming-of-age novel that follows the life of its eponymous protagonist, David Copperfield. The story is written in the first person, allowing the reader to experience David's growth and development from a young boy to a mature adult. Set in 19th-century England, the novel offers a detailed insight into the social and economic conditions of the time, as well as touching on themes such as poverty, education, love, and family. The novel is notable for its vivid and memorable characters, including the lovable but eccentric Mr. Micawber, the cruel and abusive Mr. Murdstone, and the kind and generous Betsey Trotwood. David's journey is also intertwined with the stories of his friends and family, including his mother Clara, his loyal friend Steerforth, and his childhood sweetheart Dora.

• 'screwed' on pp.132 for 'screamed'

• 6 line errata page

• 40 plates by H.K. Browne

Size: 22 x 14 x 5 cm.

Condition: Very Good (VG-)

Text block very clean light toning and very minor foxing. All plates present. Some wear to the spine with rubbing and loss of gilt. Lacking tooled label. Both boards attached. Repair to board hinges and broken joints (pictured). Very small tear to front hinge repair at the top (pictured). Minor scratches and rubbing on boards. Marks caused from stickers being removed on the rear board. Shelf wear. Very minor damage to corners. Minor dulling to page edge gilt. Stamp and faded pen ownership inscription on preliminary. Pencil inscription on preliminary. Minor foxing on endpapers. Prominent foxing on frontispice and illustrated half title. Light toning and minor foxing on title page. Plates lightly toned with very minor to minor foxing. Very small pencil mark on the reverse side of the title page.

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