The Personal History, Adventures, Experiences, & Observation of David Copperfield. London: Bradbury & Evans, May 1849-November 1850 — DICKENS, CHARLES. 1812-1870.

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Estimate: $2,000–$3,000 hammer
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Sale: Bonhams — Fine Literature, Featuring Two Private Collections, New York · 5 December 2019
Record ID: TB-2026-831030
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Dickens, Charles. 1812-1870., The Personal History, Adventures, Experiences, & Observation of David Copperfield. London: Bradbury & Evans, May 1849-November 1850. Bonhams, 5 Dec 2019, lot 47. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-831030.

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Dickens, Charles. 1812-1870., The Personal History, Adventures, Experiences, & Observation of David Copperfield. London: Bradbury & Evans, May 1849-November 1850. Bonhams, 5 Dec 2019, lot 47. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-831030.

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