Nov 24, 2014 14:00 EST
Rare Books, Autographs & Maps
526
DICKENS, CHARLES
The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club. London: Chapman & Hall, 1836-37. First edition, 20 numbers in 19 parts, a later issue, original pictorial wrappers, housed in a morocco backed box. 8 3/4 x 5 1/2 inches (22.5 x 14 cm); 43 engraved plates, later states of most wrappers, without inserted ads on parts 1-13, parts 14-20 with various inserted ads. Wrappers with some wear and soiling, a few parts with repairs or rebacking but many original, the cover detached to final part, a few signatures to covers, sold as is. Eckel p. 17.
Sold for $1,875
Estimated at $700 - $1,000
Includes Buyer's Premium
DICKENS, CHARLES
The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club. London: Chapman & Hall, 1836-37. First edition, 20 numbers in 19 parts, a later issue, original pictorial wrappers, housed in a morocco backed box. 8 3/4 x 5 1/2 inches (22.5 x 14 cm); 43 engraved plates, later states of most wrappers, without inserted ads on parts 1-13, parts 14-20 with various inserted ads. Wrappers with some wear and soiling, a few parts with repairs or rebacking but many original, the cover detached to final part, a few signatures to covers, sold as is. Eckel p. 17.
Auction: Rare Books, Autographs & Maps, Nov 24, 2014
