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A Database of Victorian Fiction, 1837–1901

A Database of Victorian Fiction, 1837–1901

Title: The String of Pearls

Author and Title: James Malcolm Rymer. The String of Pearls: or, The Barber of Fleet Street. A Domestic Romance

First Edition: London: Edward Lloyd, 1851. 1 volume.

Serializations:

  • People's Periodical and Family Magazine, 21 November 1846 to 20 March 1847 (weekly)
  • 92 parts, 1d per part, illustrated by Unknown, London: Edward Lloyd, 1 February 1850 to 30 November 1851 (weekly), dates approximate

Summary: Illustrated. The later serialization in parts was much expanded.

References: BL; POP

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