Description: sketches by box, charles dickens, chapman and hall london, 1839, 39 of the 40 engravings present ( the 40 count includes the frontis and engraved totle page of course ) the missing engraving is the one of 'horatio sparkins ' the frontis has been adhere to the previous blank end paper to strengthen it , the title page ( engraved has a little edge wear ) all engravings are darkened as always it seems, 1 leaf ( page 129/130 has the bottom half missing ( see image ) 3 leaves a bit later on have a modest edge tear going in about an inch with no loss, ( see image ) a few leaves have a bit of edge wear on the right hand side, 3 leaves ( pp 434 to 438 are loose but ok , and the next leaf has some edge wear on the left side and is coming loose ( all these can easily be glued back inof course ) the rear joint is coming away ( see image ) but i have left this as someone may want to rebind this item ( repairs and faults all allowed for in price ) but the rear spine area easily glued back of course if no rebind wanted ) so with its faults, 39 of 40 engravings present , a bit of repair to a few , one leaf only half there , and a few leaves need putting back in place , in a worn binding ( which still could be used if wished ) nb, international postage offered is for royal mail economy but airmail postage can be quote for if wished .
Price: 75 GBP
Location: polegate
End Time: 2025-01-15T10:24:06.000Z
Shipping Cost: 14.36 GBP
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Return postage will be paid by: Buyer
Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
After receiving the item, your buyer should cancel the purchase within: 14 days
Year Printed: 1839
Binding: Leather
Original/Reproduction: Original
Author: Charles Dickens
Publisher: Chapman & Hall
