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 may be considered "proofs before letters"—the descriptive titles being only found in the later editions.

1. "The Frontispiece," (We shall call the second state b, the first a.) In a the signature "Phiz," "fct." or "fecit" is on the left, in b it is divided half on each side. The harlequin painting has a full face in a, a side face in b. The face at the apex of the picture has a mouth closed in b, and open in a. There are variations in nearly all the grotesque faces; and in b the faces of Mr. Pickwick and Sam are fuller and more animated. In b the general treatment of the whole is richer.

2. "The Title-page." In a the sign has Veller, in b Weller. Old Weller's face in b is more resolved and animated; in a water is flowing from the pail.

3. "Mr. Pickwick Addressing the Club." Mr. Pickwick in b is more cantankerous than in a—all the faces scarcely correspond in expression, though the outlines are the same. The work, shading, etc., is much bolder in b.