Author: [Dickens, Charles. 1812 - 1870]
Title: SKETCHES By BOZ: Illustrative of Every-Day Life and Every-Day People. Being a Continuation of "Watkins Tottle, and Other Sketches."
Description: Philadelphia: Carey Lea & Blanchard, 1837. 1st US edition of the complete Second Series (American Imprints 44049; Edgar & Vail, p. 16; Gimbel A9; McGuire Catalogue 9; Vander Poel B6). Not seen by Wilkins (cf. p. 11). Original drab paper-wrapped boards with pink cloth spine & printed paper title label to spine. Chemised, and housed in a handsome quarter-leather slipcase. viii, [9] - 203, [3 (blank)] pp. 12mo, in 6s. 7-1/2" x 4-1/2". Chemise & Slipcase - Fine. Book - Good only (cloth splitting along joints/label present, though lettering difficult to read/usual foxing & staining throughout). Printed in an edition of 1250cc in February 1837 [cf. Kaser 630].

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