- 301
Dickens, Charles
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Dickens, Charles
- A Tale of Two Cities. Chapman and Hall, 1849
- paper
8vo, first edition, frontispiece, additional engraved title and 14 other plates by Hablot K. Browne ("Phiz"), second issue, p.213 correctly numbered, 32pp. of publisher's advertisements at the end (dated February 1850), primary binding of original deep red morocco cloth, covers decorated in blind, spines gilt, preserved in matching slipcase, recased with repairs and restoration to spine, foxed, further wear to covers
Provenance
Rev. R. Singleton, ownership stamps on front endpaper and title
Literature
Smith I:13
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."