The Life and Adventures of Martin Chuzzlewit

London: Chapman and Hall, 1844. First edition. Leather. Good. 8.5" by 5.5". Phiz; Hablot Knight Browne. The early issue of one of Charles Dickens' popular novel, complete with the original illustrations by Phiz. The first edition, second issue engraved title with '£100' and five studs to the trunk. The tipped-in eratta lists ten corrections. Illustrated with a frontispiece, engraved title page, and thirty-nine plates. Collated, all plates are present. Bound without the half-title."Martin Chuzzlewit" is about the eponymous Martin, who goes against his grandfather"s wishes and falls in love with an orphaned girl, intending to marry her. As a result, Martin is disinherited.Charles Dickens has become one of the most famous authors of all time, with his Victorian novels being read world-wide by people of all ages. He begun life working as a journalist, before starting the serial publication of 'The Pickwick Papers', which earned him instant success.Illustrated by Hablot Knight Browne, most often known by his pen name 'Phiz'. As Phiz, he illustrated many of Dickens' novels, including 'David Copperfield', 'Dombey and Son', and 'Bleak House', as well as illustrating for 'Punch' throughout his life.Bookplate of D. B. Anderson to the front paste down. In a half calf binding with marbled paper to the boards. Externally, generally smart, with some rubbing to the boards. Minor bumping to the extremities. Front hinge is a little strained. Bookplate to the front paste down. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright with some spotting, heavier to the plates. The occasional ink and pencil note to the text. Good