Little Dorrit Hardcover -

About this book

From the jacket flap

Amy Dorrit's father has been in prison for as long as she can remember. That's totally normal, isn't it? Just like doing chores for horrid Mrs Clennam, fixing her sister's dresses (without getting any thanks) and saving her own dinner to feed her father.

When Mrs Clennam's son returns from abroad, he brings with him a host of family secrets and turns Amy's normal life on its head. Could things actually get better?

First Edition Identification

Bradbury and Evans published a First Editions, First Printing softcover 20 part collection in London, 1855. The 20 parts are bound in 19 blue wrappers designed by Phiz.  With 40 black and white plates, including 8 dark plates, also by Phiz. Housed in a custom marbled slipcase. 

Bradbury and Evans published a First Edition, First Issue hardcover in London, 1857. The book is bound in brown Morocco by Sawyer, with boards double ruled in gilt. Spine is lettered and stamped in gilt as well, with marbled endpapers, and gilt edges. Illustrated by H.K. Browne, with forty inserted plates, including the 8 “dark plates” and the frontispiece and engraved title. The edition was bound from the original monthly parts.