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DICKENS, Charles (1812-1870). Pair of works. Including: Edwin Drood. London: Chapman & Hall, 1870. 8vo. Engraved frontispiece of Dickens by J.H. Baker, additional engraved title, twelve plates by S.L. Fildes (gutter damp staining throughout). Contemporary half calf over marbled boards, marbled endpapers by Shorman & Son (rebacked, boards rubbed, renewed endpapers). FIRST ISSUE with uncorrected errors. Smith 1:16. -- Little Dorrit. London: Bradbury & Evans, 1857. 8vo. Engraved frontispiece, additional engraved title, and numerous other illustrations by H.K. Brown (offsetting from plates to text, light marginal browning to plates). Contemporary diced calf ruled in gilt (recased, preserving original spine, renewed endpapers). FIRST ISSUE with uncorrected errors. Lacking tipped-in slip. Smith 1:12. -- Together, 2 works in 2 volumes, BOTH FIRST EDITIONS, condition generally good.