The Story of Little Dombey: and The Poor Traveller: Boots at the Holly-Tree Inn: and Mrs. Gamp. 2 vols.

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London: Bradbury & Evans 1858. 16mo. Orig. printed wrappers (rebacked). Preserved in green cloth folding case with ties. 1st editions. NOTE: Dickens undertook private readings and accordingly published abridged texts to correspond with these popular reading tours. First read in London on 10 June 1858 The Story of Little Dombey proved so popular that it remained in his repertoire throughout his reading career.