This is an antique, late 19th century, Victorian era, later printing of the Charles Dickens title, The Life and Adventures of Martin Chuzzlewhit that was published by John Dicks of London. This is part of the "People's Edition" and were printed on lower quality paper for a better price to the masses. The original first edition of Chuzzlewhit was published in 1844, this particular copy was published around 1890. The estimate is based on actual past recent recorded auction sales of comparables.