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Lot 376

Sale 945 - Fine Printed Books & Manuscripts, Including Americana
Lots 1-307
Nov 9, 2021 4:00AM CT
Lots 308-687
Nov 10, 2021 4:00AM CT
Live / Chicago
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DICKENS, Charles (1812-1870). Master Humphrey's Clock. London: Chapman and Hall, 1840-1841.


3 volumes, 8vo (250 x 165 mm). Engraved frontispieces and numerous in-text illustrations by George Cattermole and Hablot K. Browne ['Phiz']. Later polished red calf gilt, brown and black morocco lettering-pieces gilt stamp-signed by Charles E. Lauriat (upper cover to vol.III nearly detached, a few joints starting, some rubbing or wear).  

FIRST EDITION IN BOOK FORM, first appearing as a weekly serial from 4 April 1840 to 4 December 1841, including short stories and two novels, The Old Curiosity Shop and Barnaby Rudge. Gimbel A51; Smith I:6.


Property from the Estate of Charles and Lorraine Janda, Hinsdale, Illinois

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