Dombey and Son.

This is a rare or used book from the Berkelouw Rare Books Department.

London: Bradbury & Evans 1848. Contemporary half cloth with boards (corners and edges rubbed). Spine with raised bands morocco label and gilt (hinges rubbed). (xvi 624pp.). With 40 illustrations by H. K. Brown including the first published example of a dark plate on pp. 547. The plate on pp. 238 has been rebound next to pp. 368. Pp. 239/340 have been rebound in-between pp. 368/369. Foxing on vignette and half title-page. Front hinge cracked. Overall a good complete copy of this 1st edition copy. NOTE: Originally published in 19 monthly instalments between 1846 and 1848 this story deals with the fortunes of the owner of a shipping firm and his relationship with his children.