- 105
Charles Dickens
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Charles Dickens
- The Works. Edited by Arthur Waugh, Hugh Walpole, Walter Dexter and Thomas Hatton. London: Nonesuch Press, 1937-38
- paper, ink, leather
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, morocco spine labels, top edges gilt.
Condition
Slight fading to spines.
"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
In this set the original steel plate is by Hablot K. Browne ("Phiz") and entitled "Pleasant little family party at Mr Pecksniff's" (from Martin Chuzzlewit). It is accompanied by an impression of the plate and a letter of authenticity signed by Arthur Waugh, Deputy Chairman of Chapman and Hall.