D. Bogue, 1847. Hardcover. A presumably satirical little work examining the word "Humbug". Fans of Dickens' Christmas Carol may find it amusing. From the Introduction: "But 'tis Humbug that sets this big globe a spinning. 'Tis Humbug that sends all its buzzing inhabitants forth, to smile, cry, laugh, flirt, strut.....
Chapman and Hall, 1837. Hardcover. By "Quiz." with six illustrations by "Phiz." This volume was written by Edward Caswall under the pseudonym "Quiz", but is often attributed to Dickens because Dickens wrote two sequels: Sketches of Young Gentlemen and Sketches of Young Couples. Our copy indeed has "Dickens" as the.....
Chapman and Hall, 1844. 1st Edition. Hardcover. The Life and Adventures of Martin Chuzzlewit was published in monthly installments 1842-1844 following the popularity of Oliver Twist and Nicholas Nickelby. In this novel, the character Martin Chuzzlewit travels to America, where Dickens takes the opportunity to satirically portray Americans as selfish.....
Chapman and Hall, 1841. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Master Humphrey's Clock was a weekly serial that contained both short stories and two novels (The Old Curiosity Shop and Barnaby Rudge). Three volumes. 9 ¾" x 6 ½". First bound edition, first state (Podeschi A60). Dark green boards with three-quarter green morocco.....