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Dickens, Charles
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Dickens, Charles
- The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby. Chapman & Hall, 1839
- ink on paper
8vo, first book edition, half-title, engraved portrait frontispiece of the author (in the first state) by Finden after Maclise, 39 engraved plates by 'Phiz' (Hablot K. Browne), the first four without the imprint, pp.123 and 160 in the corrected state, publisher's full green morocco, edges gilt, small printed label marking the centenary of Dickens' birth pasted to front fixed endpaper, occasional spotting, joints slightly worn, some wear to extremities, spine faded
Literature
Eckel, pp.64-66; Smith I:5
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where 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
A rare copy of the publisher's deluxe binding.