Description: The posthumous papers of the Pickwick Club Author: Dickens, Charles Title: The posthumous papers of the Pickwick Club Publication: London: Chapman & Hall, 1837 Description: First edition, 8vo, pp. xiv, [2], 609, [1]; a set likely bound from the original parts, generally a mixed issue as is typical with many early points present; 43 etched plates by Robert Seymour, H. K. Browne ("Phiz"), and Robert William Buss, engraved title page reads "Veller," Buss plates not replaced by Phiz plates, 20th-century half blue morocco over blue cloth, gilt decorated spine in 6 compartments, gilt title in 6, t.e.g.; joints rubbed and just starting, frontispiece with short crease, bookplate of William Howard Bovey and his blind stamp on title page and p. 99, very light occasional spotting, all else very good. A notoriously difficult book bibliographically. This copy with Directions to the Binder leaf with 6 line errata on verso; pages 25-26 a single inset leaf; that and the following leaf both bearing the signature mark `E'; page 341-2 is in its second state (Hatton & Cleaver, variant B), frontispiece has 4 stripes on the chair (later there were five stripes); engraved title page reads "Veller" (second plate)," etc. Eckel, pp. 23-50; Hatton & Cleaver, pp. 3-88; Podeschi A16. Seller ID: 61136 Subject: English Literature, Illustrated Books, Literature Rulon-Miller Books buys and sells rare, fine and unusual books in many fields, with an emphasis on language, early and unusual printing, voyages and travel, archives, and appraisal services. Catalogs issued regularly. We are members of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America (ABAA). Guarantee All books are guaranteed genuine as described, and are returnable for any reason during the two weeks after receipt. Please notify us as soon as possible if an item is being returned, so that we might make it available to another customer. Shipping We are happy to ship to buyers outside of the United States. Please contact us for an exact shipping quote. All books shipped to US destinations are sent US Post Office Media Mail. We are happy to send via Priority Mail upon request for the cost of shipping. Priority delivery typically takes 3 to 5 days, but may be longer, especially during the holidays. Faster shipping is available, please contact us for a price quote. For international purchases please contact us directly. We will combine shipping on items purchased at the same time. Feedback We leave feedback for buyers once they have posted feedback for us. If you are unhappy with any aspect of a transaction with us, please contact us immediately. We work hard to keep buyers happy and to resolve the rare problem promptly.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
Price: 1815 USD
Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota
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Author: Dickens, Charles
Publisher: Chapman & Hall
Year Printed: 1837
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
Subject: Illustrated
Original/Facsimile: Original
