Lot 332

Dickens, Charles








Rare Books, Maps & Manuscripts
Auction: Rare Books, Maps & Manuscripts
£275
Description
The posthumous papers of the Pickwick Club. London: Chapman and Hall, 1837. First edition in book form, 8vo, first state of vignette title with "Veller" on inn sign, early issue with the two plates etched by Buss, additional title, frontispiece, and 41 plates by F. Seymour, R.W. Buss and Hablot K. Browne ["Phiz"], contemporary half calf, without half-title, plates somewhat spotted, page 5/6 tear repaired affecting a few letters, plate at p. 326 stained, one or two short marginal tears, lacks front free endpaper, slightly rubbed
Footnote
Note: Smith, 3; Eckel p.23-50







