Author: Dickens, Charles [1812 - 1870]
Title: HARD TIMES. From Dickens' "Household Words"
Description: New York: Published by T. L. McElrath & Co. No. 17 Spruce - Street, 1854. 1st US book edition (Smith AMERICAN 10). Buff printed wrappers, with Fetridge & Co imprint [Smith Binding Variant D]. Now housed in a clear archival mylar sleeve. [2], 108 , [2 (blank)] pp. Text double column. 8vo. 9-1/4" x 5-7/8" HT first appeared in the US publication of "Household Words" issued by McElrath, and this edition derives from the typesetting of this periodical publication. The wrapper has been seen in 3 formats: the New York McElrath imprint, Fetridge & Co [Boston], and Federhen & Co [Boston] with all three having the title-page imprint of McElrath. The first time we've been able to offer this variant. Wear & soiling to covers, spine paper chipped, rear cover beginning to detach. Dog-eared lower corners to 1st 2/3 of text block. Usual foxing & staining to paper. A Good copy of this rare edition.

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