The Battle of Life.
London: Bradbury & Evans, 1846.
Illustrated by Dalziel, Leech, Maclise et al. [12], 175, [1] pages. Thin 12mo, beautifully rebound by Henry Sotheran in full red polished calf; ornate gilt-decorated spine with green leather labels, with gilt borders & dentelles; marbled end-papers, all edges gilt. London: Bradbury & Evans, 1846. First edition. A fine copy in a handsome binding.
Fourth issue, with the cupid bearing the scroll, but without the publisher's name at bottom. The original red cloth front cover is bound at rear, but without the ad page. The fourth of Dickens's five Christmas books.
Illustrator: Dalziel, Leech, Maclise
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Fine
Edition: First
Language: English
Price: $600.00
Item #328029