Author: Charles Dickens
Title: The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Description: London, Chapman and Hall, 1870 . First edition. Leather. The first edition, bound from the parts, of Charles Dickens' final and unfinished novel, with illustrations by S. L. Fildes. The first edition, first issue, bound from the parts. This copy complies with all issue points for the first impression according to Eckel (p.97), but is lacking the cover wraps for each part and the two unnumbered pages of advertisements to the rear. Illustrated with a frontispiece, engraved title, and twelve plates, by S. L. Fildes. Collated, complete.  'The Mystery of Edwin Drood' was Dickens' final work, left unfinished upon his death in June 1870 - of the twelve instalments planned only these six had been written. As Dickens hadn't left a clear or detailed plan as to the continuation or resolution of the plot, the 'Mystery' was left unsolved.Charles Dickens is possibly the most well-known Victorian author, with his fifteen novels still being widely read and performed, as well as being studied in school and enjoyed by people of all ages.Bound in half calf with marbled paper-covered boards. Bound in half calf with marbled paper-covered boards. Endpapers have been renewed. Externally, generally smart, with slight rubbing, causing a small amount of loss to the head of the spine and extremities. A little discolouration to the leather and the odd mark. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and generally clean, with the occasional spotting. Small stamp of W. F. Taylor Bookseller, Windsor, to title page. Very Good . Ill.: S. L. Fildes. Very Good .

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