Nov 24, 2014 14:00 EST
Rare Books, Autographs & Maps
533
DICKENS, CHARLES
Master Humphrey's Clock. London: Chapman and Hall, 1840-41. First edition in monthly parts, 20 parts in original wrappers, housed in a morocco backed case. 10 1/2 x 7 inches (27 x 18.5 cm); woodcut illustrations, some leaves unopened, without Tyas ad in part I, without rear ads part 20, the rear wrappers of parts 4, 10 and 20 replaced and without called for points. Skillfully rebacked and with some discreet repairs, some spotting and staining, chips to footer of part 20, other small tears or creases, ownership signatures to a few covers. Eckel p. 67; Hatton & Cleaver p. 163.
Sold for $1,188
Estimated at $600 - $900
Includes Buyer's Premium
DICKENS, CHARLES
Master Humphrey's Clock. London: Chapman and Hall, 1840-41. First edition in monthly parts, 20 parts in original wrappers, housed in a morocco backed case. 10 1/2 x 7 inches (27 x 18.5 cm); woodcut illustrations, some leaves unopened, without Tyas ad in part I, without rear ads part 20, the rear wrappers of parts 4, 10 and 20 replaced and without called for points. Skillfully rebacked and with some discreet repairs, some spotting and staining, chips to footer of part 20, other small tears or creases, ownership signatures to a few covers. Eckel p. 67; Hatton & Cleaver p. 163.
Auction: Rare Books, Autographs & Maps, Nov 24, 2014
