Dickens, Charles

20 original parts bound in 19, 8vo, first edition, first issue, 40 plates by Hablot K. Browne, plates in first two parts with publisher's imprint, part 4 with misprint "visiter" for "sister" in line 17 of p.123, part 5 with misprint "latter " for" letter " six lines up from bottom of p. 160, advertisements as Hatton and Cleaver but with a few variants, original blue printed wrappers, cloth clamshell case, one advertisement leaf in part 2 torn in gutter, some minor wear to spine ends

"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."

Hatton and Cleaver, p.131