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DICKENS, CHARLES A complete set of "Christmas Numbers" from Household Words and All Year Round . London: Bradbury & Evans, 1850-1867. 18 parts in one volume. First editions of all, original self-wraps (first 13 numbers), and original blue printed wraps (last five numbers). Housed in 3/4 crushed green morocco over cloth solander box and matching cloth chemise. Including: A Christmas Tree; What Christmas Is As We Grow Older; A Round of Stories; Another Round of Stories; The Seven Poor Travellers; The Holly-Tree Inn; The Wreck of the Golden Mary; The Perils of Certain English Prisoners; A House to Let; The Haunted House; A Message from the Sea; Tom Tiddler's Ground; Somebody's Luggage; Mrs. Lirriper's Lodgings; Mrs. Lirriper's Legacy; Doctor Marigold's Prescriptions; Mugby Junction; and No Thoroughfare. Marginal chipping to wraps and some leaves; light wear to slipcase. Estimate $ 600-800 Property from a Private Chicago-area Collection