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A Database of Victorian Fiction, 1837–1901

A Database of Victorian Fiction, 1837–1901

Title: The Greatest Plague of Life

Author and Title: Augustus Mayhew. The Greatest Plague of Life: or, The Adventures of a Lady in Search of a Good Servant

First Edition: London: David Bogue, 1848. 1 volume, post 8vo., 7s.

Serialization: 6 parts, 1s per part, illustrated by George Cruikshank, London: David Bogue, February 1847 to July 1847 (monthly)

Summary: By the Brothers Mayhew. Illustrated by George Cruikshank.

References: Bodleian; BL; EC; NYPL (parts)

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