- 531
Dickens, Charles
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Dickens, Charles
- The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club. Chapman and Hall, 1837
- paper
8vo, first edition in 2 volumes, extra-illustrated copy with 45 additional plates (published by E. Grattan in 1837 and Albert Jackson in 1894), half-title, etched frontispiece and pictorial title page and 41 plates by Robert Seymour, R.W. Buss and H.K. Browne, regular title page inserted at the beginning of volume 2, some of the wrappers and advertisements from the parts-issue inserted at the end of both volumes, 34 additional plates by Thomas Onwhyn (13 hand-coloured) and a further 11 unsigned plates, presentation inscription by the artist Onwhyn at the top of the errata leaf of volume 1 ("...presented to W. Lambton Esq, by his friend the Artist Thos. Onwhyn"), inscription on half-title partially removed by bleaching (apparently a further inscription to a member of the Lambton family), full blue crushed morocco gilt by Root and son, turn-ins, gilt floral dentelles, marbled endpapers, top edges gilt, preserved in slipcase, spines slightly faded
The Onwhyn plates were issued in eight (originally intended to be ten) monthly parts at one shilling each, and were designed to be bound in with the parts if the owner so desired.
The Onwhyn plates were issued in eight (originally intended to be ten) monthly parts at one shilling each, and were designed to be bound in with the parts if the owner so desired.
Literature
Smith I: 3; Sadleir 698; Hatton & Cleaver pp.3-88; Eckel pp.17-58
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."