Dickens, Charles
Five books, comprising
£350
Rare Books, Manuscripts, Maps & Photographs
Auction: 17 June 2020 at 11:00 BST
Description
The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby. London: Chapman and Hall, 1839. First edition, 8vo, portrait, 39 plates, contemporary half calf, a little spotting and darkening, a few plates slightly torn, bookplate of Joseph Samuel Lescher; [Idem] Dealings with the Firm of Dombey and Son. London: Bradbury & Evans, 1848. First edition, 8vo, frontispiece, 38 plates, contemporary half calf, some darkening, one plate loose, bookplate; [Idem] The Life and Adventures of Martin Chuzzlewit. London: Chapman and Hall, 1844. First edition, 8vo, frontispiece, 33 (of 37) plates only, contemporary half calf, some foxing and browning, bookplate of Francis G. Landys; [Idem] The Mystery of Edwin Drood. London: Chapman & Hall, 1870. First edition bound from parts but with part 6 wrappers only, portrait, 12 plates, contemporary half calf; and Household Words in original cloth, bound, 1851-1858 (5)