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Dickens, Charles
Estimate
700 - 1,000 GBP
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Description
- Dickens, Charles
- The Life and Adventures of Martin Chuzzlewit. With Illustrations by Phiz. Chapman and Hall, 1844
- paper
8vo, first book edition, half title, engraved frontispiece, additional title and 38 plates, nineteenth-century half dark purple morocco, cloth boards, preserved in black cloth slipcase, expertly recased, plates browned, small marginal repair to one plate
Provenance
William Henry Wills, bookplate; Sir William O. Priestley, bookplates; by descent to J.C. Priestley, with note loosely inserted ("...This is an original -- one of the first editions and very valuable. It belonged to my uncle W.H. Wills who was a partner of Dickens...")
Literature
Eckel, pp.71-73.
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing unless otherwise stated
"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."