8vo, Dombey and Son, illustrated by H. K. Browne, 20 parts in 19, 1st ed., [1846-48], forty etched plates including frontispiece and additional title-page, occasional staining and foxing, original printed blue wrappers, somewhat frayed, frequent edge curling, light chipping throughout, some spines repaired, most expertly. A very good set with the majority of advertisements present, including some of the tougher to find ones and containing many ads not called for by Hatton & Clever. Part 2 has "Publications and Works issued by John Cassell" and "Allsopp’s Pale or Bitter Ale". Part 14 has "Eagle and Protector" 5 leaves of "Waterlow and Sons." Part 15 includes 7 of the rare Letts diary specimens. Part 14 has first issue point ("if" omitted on line 9). 13 has first issue point of unbroken date. No writing or inscriptions anywhere. Part 17 has lower cover detached and present but includes the charming 24 page "Mechi’s Catalogue" in rear. Contained in very nice red half morocco bookform box with pull-off lid, red sleeve and gilt lettered spine, only slightest of rubbing, sleeve perfect. A very good set in a lovely case and at a good price. E-mail for more pictures.

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