Note—This book, although dated 1853, was actually published on December 17, 1852. The first edition was of 500 copies.
1853
CHRISTIE JOHNSTONE: A Novel. By Charles Reade Esq., author of Peg Woffington. London: Richard Bentley, New Burlington Street. 1853. 1 vol. Ex. Cr. 8vo (4¾ × 7¾). Pp. (iv) + 334 + (2). A note occupies p. (335). Paper boards (half cloth), paper label. White end-papers. Also in maroon cloth, gilt, blocked in blind. Yellow end-papers.
Note—This book was published on August 25, 1853. The first edition was of 500 copies.
1856
IT IS NEVER TOO LATE TO MEND: A Matter of Fact Romance. By Charles Reade, author of Christie Johnstone, Peg Woffington etc. London: Richard Bentley, New Burlington Street. 1856. 3 vols. Slim Ex. Cr. 8vo (4¾ × 7¾).
Vol. I. pp. (iv) + 395 + (1).
Vol. II. pp. (ii) + 349 + (1).
Vol. III. pp. (ii) + 344.
Paper boards, half cloth, paper label. White end-papers. Also pale maroon cloth, gilt, blocked in blind. Yellow end-papers.