- 287
Dickens, Charles
Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Dickens, Charles
- Little Dorrit. Bradbury & Evans, 1857
- PAPER
8vo, first edition, first issue, frontispiece, vignette title-page and 38 illustrations by H.K. Browne ('Phiz'), text uncorrected with "Rigaud" for "Blandois" on pp.467-474 and "B2" on p.371, bound from the parts with stab holes evident, publisher's green cloth, gilt, spine stamped in blind and lettered in gilt with "LONDON MDCCCLVII" in gilt at foot (variant binding not noted by Smith but recorded elsewhere), collector's green cloth folding box, contemporary ownership inscription on front fixed endpaper, plates spotted, joints worn, some wear to extremities, spine faded, slightly chipped at head and foot
Literature
Eckel, pp.82-85; Smith I:12
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."