- 45
Dickens, Charles.
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- The Works. Edited by Arthur Waugh, Hugh Walpole, Walter Dexter, and Thomas Hatton. The Nonesuch Press, 1937-8
tall 8vo, 24 volumes including plate volume, one of 877 copies, engraved title vignettes and plates, facsimile wrappers from the original parts, original full buckram, printed spine labels, top edges gilt, others uncut, a fine set, with almost all the spines unfaded
Provenance
From the Fermor Hesketh Library at Easton Neston, with the bookplate of Frederick Fermor Hesketh, 2nd Baron Hesketh (1916-1955)
Literature
A History of the Nonesuch Press 180
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, when appropriate.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
the finest and most handsome of the later editions of charles dickens' works, accompanied by an original steel plate.
The original steel plate in this copy is by Hablot K. Browne ("Phiz"), entitled "Pleasant little family party at Mr. Pecksniff's". As usual it is set into a uniform cloth box, accompanied by a letter of authenticity signed by the Deputy Chairman of Chapman and Hall, Arthur Waugh.