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[Charles Dickens, as editor.] The first six numbers (comprising vol.1) of 'Bentley's Miscellany', in original wraps and solander box, with contributions by him (including start of first publication of 'Oliver Twist') and 'Extraordinary Gazette'.

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Charles Dickens (1812-1870), novelist [Richard Bentley (1794-1871), printer and publisher; Bentley's Miscellany, London magazine, 1837-1868; George Cruikshank (1792-1878)]
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No. 1 (2 January 1837) to No. 6 (1 June 1837). Richard Bentley, New Burlington Street; Bell and Bradfute, Edinburgh; and John Cumming, Dublin.
£3,800.00

The six numbers are each unbound and in their original wraps. They are placed together in a worn purpose-built green cloth Solander box, with 'Bentley's Miscellany Jan-June 1837' in gilt on spine and front. In fair overall condition, worn and aged, with nos.4-6 not as well preserved as the first three numbers, having some loss to the wraps, particularly at the spines. No.2 has '2' in light ink at the head of the front wrap; No.4 has one signature (pp.331-334) loose; and No.6 has slight staining at the foot of the front wrap.

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[Unrecorded Cartoon] Subject: Man standing with whip to chin exchanging a few words with a dishevelled man seated at a desk, writing.

Author: 
[Richard Bentley publishers; Charles Dickens; Boz]
Publication details: 
Not known (between 1836 and 1838, while Dickens was editor of "Bentley's Miscellany").
£300.00

24.5 x 22cm, hand-coloured, tipped onto larger sheet, two corners chipped, mainly good condition. Both men semi-literate at best. Exchange of words (beneath cartoon)as follows: "Hollo my Josey, ain't yer a goin to take a turn in the Kyradant [?]? No, cos I got to finish this here harticle for Bentley's! Oh, vot then, I s'pose Boz is ill?"

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