Dickens, Charles.

8vo, first book edition, frontispiece, vignette title page (in first state)and 38 illustrations by "Phiz" (Hablot K. Browne), original blue vertically-ribbed cloth, covers stamped in blind with thick and thin line border enclosing panel oval design with sawtooth projections at centre, spine decorated in blind and lettered in gilt, pale yellow coated endpapers, preserved in folding red cloth box, half-title, vignette title and front endpaper loose, some scattered foxing throughout, spine slightly faded, some slight wear and marking to rest of cloth binding

Oliver Brett, 3rd Viscount Esher, armorial bookplate

Smith I: 7

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."

This binding variant, with vertically-ribbed instead of diagonally-ribbed cloth, is unrecorded by Smith.