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London: Chapman and Hall, 1868. 1st Edition. Quarter Leather. Very Good/Near Fine. Two Volumes, 4to. Vol XIX, Issue #451-to #476, December 14, 1867 to June 6, 1868, iv,620pp; Volume XX, Issue #477 to #501, June13, 1868, to November 28, 1868, iv,596pp. Beautifully bound in quarter calf over charcoal cloth covered boards. Titles in gilt on spine with gild bordered compartments and raised bands. t.e.g. Both volumes are square, tight and clean throughout save a few scattered spots on prelims only and very light. Clean, supple pages. Light spotting to fore-edges. Mild rubbing to hinges, corners and surfaces. Very well-preserved. The first appearance of this iconic tale of a stolen precious jewel was serialized in this journal founded and edited by Charles Dickens. Arguably the true first mystery to feature a police detective. A very pretty collectable set at a great price. (Hubin, p.88; Gasson, p.106-107).