ALL THE YEAR ROUND, Jan. 6, 1872

• Ornate Masthead
• 1871 Original
• Charles Dickens

This 24 page issue is in great condition and measures 6 x 9 inches. This was a weekly journal which was conducted by Charles Dickens as noted in the masthead. Some of the stories in this particular issue are titled: "THE WICKED WOODS OF TOBEREEVIL" and more. This magazine has mainly literary reading (stories, poems etc.), some by Charles Dickens himself.

Background: Founded by Charles Dickens in April 1859 after a dispute with his publishers over Household Words, All the Year Round was a premier British weekly literary journal that published serialized fiction, poetry, and essayistic journalism. This well-preserved 24-page issue from January 6, 1872 (measuring 6 × 9 inches) retains the famous ornate masthead featuring the tagline "Conducted by Charles Dickens"—a key piece of branding retained by his eldest son, Charles Dickens Jr., who assumed management of the publication following his father's death in June 1870. The issue features serialized chapters of The Wicked Woods of Tobereevil by Irish novelist Rosa Mulholland (later Lady Gilbert), a notable Gothic romance exploring themes of land ownership, class struggle, and Irish folklore that was warmly praised by Dickens during his lifetime. Combining literary contributions from major Victorian authors alongside staff writers continuing the Dickensian tradition, this issue stands as a prime example of late 19th-century popular serial print culture and the enduring legacy of Dickens's editorial influence.