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Lot 357

Sale 5792 - Books, Maps & Manuscripts
Jan 30, 2020 8:00AM ET
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[Literature] Dickens, Charles The Mystery of Edwin Drood

London: Chapman & Hall, April, 1870-September, 1870. In six volumes. First edition in monthly parts. 8vo. Illustrated with vingette title-page and 12 wood-engraved plates by Luke Fildes, and one engraved portrait of Dickens by J.H. Baker. Including "Cork Hats" ad at rear of no. II. Bound in limp green illustrated wrappers, spines repaired on no. I and V, spines replaced on nos. II, III, IV, and VI, other repairs on no. I and VI, scattered chipping and closed tears to all edges, light to moderate soiling; in dark brown levant slipcase and chemise, sunned. Rear ad (2: Reasons for Insuring...) in no. IV torn away, rears ads (2: Chapman & Hall catalogue) and (3: Chapman & Company slip) lacking in no. V, front ads trimmed in no. II, other scattered chipping and closed tears to text and ads, some darkening to text leave edges, scattered foxing. Hatton & Cleaver pp. 371-384.

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