Charles Dickens, H. K. Browne ('Phiz'). - Dombey and Son - - 1848

This is a valuable and historically significant copy of the First Edition in Volume of the famous novel by Charles Dickens, Dombey and Son, published in London in 1848.

Details of the Work

DOMBEY AND SON

-Author: CHARLES DICKENS.

Illustrations by H. K. Browne ('Phiz').

Publisher: BRADBURY AND EVANS, 11, BOUVERIE STREET, LONDON.

Publication Date: 1848.

-Conditions: General conditions are discreet for the age. The binding conditions are exactly as shown in the attached photos. The inner pages show the inevitable browning and foxing typical of vintage paper, but the text and illustrations remain clear and perfectly readable.

A complete set of original illustrations (40 plates)
This edition is complete with the important series of original illustrations engraved by Hablot Knight Browne, known as 'Phiz,' the main illustrator of Dickens.

The volume contains:

-Frontispiece (Engraved Title-Page): With the caption "Dealings with the Firm of Dombey and Son. Wholesale, Retail and for Exportation."

-Frontispiece: The complex engraving that reflects the central themes of the novel.

-38 Engraved Plates: A complete and intact set of illustrations by Phiz, included outside the pagination of the text.

Total illustrations: 40 plates (38 plates + illustrated title page + endpaper).

A Collectible Item
First editions of Dickens' novels are highly sought after. This copy offers an authentic glimpse into Victorian book aesthetics and is an essential piece for any collection of classic literature and first editions.

Please carefully examine all the photos provided, as they constitute an integral part of the detailed description of the item's condition.