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186027986.1London: St. Luke's Hospital 1860. 1st separate edition second issue Eckel pp. 188-191; Gimbel B-216; VanderPoel B-465. Full deep maroon morocco binding with gilt spine stamping & elaborate gilt dentelles. TEG. Original pale pink printed wrappers bound-in. Typographical border surrounding title lettering on front wrapper. Light extremity wear to binding with front joint a bit tender. Pamphlet with faint vertical fold line. Bookplate. All-in-all a Nr Fine example. 19 1 pp. Binders blanks before & after the pamphlet. 7-1/4" x 4-3/4" <br/><br/>This short piece by Dickens on St. Luke's Hospital originally published in the January 17 1852 issue of HOUSEHOLD WORDS. With Dickens' consent it was reissued in this pamphlet form by the Hospital management as a fund-raising mechanism. The first issue had purple wrappers in which the 'appeal' was not highlighted from the remainder of the text and evidently donations suffered accordingly. in this second issue the wrappers are pink the 'appeal' is boldly printed and it was accompanied by an easy-to-use return envelope much as we see today in the solicitations we receive. make it easy on the mark!. This copy from the Dickens collection of Capt J. F. Hinckley whose holdings were dispersed by auction in 1912. [St. Luke's Hospital] unknown books
186027986London: St. Luke's Hospital 1860. 1st separate edition second issue Eckel pp. 188-191; Gimbel B-216; VanderPoel B-465. Original pale pink printed wrappers sewn. Typographical border surrounding title lettering on front wrapper. Wrappers a bit faded & show a mite of soiling. Paper repair to front wrapper top edge as well as spine paper. Old vertical fold crease to center as is usually found from mailing. A VG copy. 19 1 pp. 7" x 4-3/4" <br/><br/>This short piece by Dickens on St. Luke's Hospital originally published in the January 17 1852 issue of HOUSEHOLD WORDS. With Dickens' consent it was reissued in this pamphlet form by the Hospital management as a fund-raising mechanism. The first issue had purple wrappers in which the 'appeal' was not highlighted from the remainder of the text and evidently donations suffered accordingly. in this second issue the wrappers are pink the 'appeal' is boldly printed and it was accompanied by an easy-to-use return envelope much as we see today in the solicitations we receive. make it easy on the mark!. A rather uncommon item of Dickensiana. [St. Luke's Hospital] unknown books
187825408.1Boston: Jones McDuffee & Stratton 1878. 1st separate edition Brussel EAST To WEST p. 85; Gimbel B221. Not in the NCBEL. Light grey printed wrappers stapled. Modest wear & soiling. A VG copy. 14 2 pp. Terminalplate of a Parian statuette of John A. Andrews. 12mo. 6-3/4" x 4-3/4" <br/><br/>Somewhat abridged version of Dickens' "A Plated Article" originally published in Household Words 1852 in which Dickens relates his visit to the Copeland Pottery works at Stoke-upon-Trent in Staffordshire. Jones McDuffee & Stratton unknown books
185330270New - York: Stringer & Townsend 1853. 1st edition thus Edgar & Vail p. 26; Gimbel B225. Original publisher's buff paper wrappers printed in black. General edgewear with some paper chipping along the spine & with a stain to the top right corner of the front wrapper. Period pos to top margin of front wrapper. Stab holes 3 along spine. Usual bit of foxing & staining. Withal a VG copy of a scarce publication. 47 1 pp. Text double column. Last page blank. 8vo. <br/><br/>" 'The Poor Relation's Story' pp. 3 - 8 and 'The Child's Story' pp 8 - 10 are by Dickens and first appeared in the Christmas number of 'Household Words' for 1852." Edgar & Vail. Stringer & Townsend unknown books
185948713Philadelphia: T. B. Peterson and Brothers 806 Chestnut Street 1859. 1st US book edition first issue possible later state cf Smith AMERICAN 12 especially note 5 where Smith notes their possible earlier release date than December 5th. Original publisher's printed buff paper covers with wood engraving to center of front cover. Rear cover advertises the "Twenty-five Different Editions" splendidly illustrated by McLenan. Now housed in a custom chemise / slipcase. General wear & soiling to wrappers tideline in upper left of front wrapper professionally refurbished. Foxing throughout. An About Very Good copy of a rare survivor housed in a handsome As New chemise / slipcase. 2 19 - 211 13 pp. Text double column. 2 pages of adverts begin volume noting the publication of the title in 25 different "editions" which concludes with 13 pages of publisher adverts. Unillustrated. Royal 8vo. 9-3/4" x 6" <br/><br/>The first US appearance of ATTC was serially in Harper's Weekly; Peterson published the 1st US book edition of which Smith notes that "the presumed first issue in paper covers has not been found" that is until now. <br /> <br />According to Smith who posits a release date for this edition of 29 November 1859 "Peterson placed this cheap issue which concluded on page 211 on the market before its serialized completion in Harper's Weekly to forestall competitors. On Monday December 5 Peterson then published the novel in 25 different styles with illustrations to make it uniform with the various collected editions of Dickens's works published previously by the firm." <br /> <br />Quite rare first time we've seen much less handled a copy. T. B. Peterson and Brothers, 806 Chestnut Street unknown books
18422393.3London: Chapman & Hall 1842. 1st edition 1st state Smith II 3. Original purplish-brown vertically-ribbed cloth with a blind decorative floral frame & gilt stamped spine lettering. Roman spine numerals. Pale yellow eps Vol I rfep renewed. Volumes professionally rebacked. Spine cloth sunned. Period pos to front paste-downs. A VG set. 2 volumes xvi i.e. x 2 308; vii 1 306 6 pp. 6 pages of adverts conclude Volume II. 8vo. 8" x 5-1/8" <br/><br/> Chapman & Hall hardcover books
184229684.2New York: Wilson & Company Publishers 1842. First American Edition." Though actually the 2nd US Edition 2nd issue cf. BSA Papers Vol 69 No 3; Edgar & Vail pp 20 & 21; Gimbel A68. Yellow printed wrappers with rear wrapper engraving: "Riots in Ireland - Scene in a Potato Store." Now housed in an archival mylar sleeve. Wrappers worn edge-chipped & soiled with rear wrapper missing large piece to upper right. Old tape repairs to inside front wrapper. Prior owner signature to t.p. top margin. A Good copy. 47 1 pp. Text double column. Untrimmed. Last page with wood engraving of a town setting. Folio. 12-1/4" x 9" <br/><br/>According to Bracher's BSA article this edition by Wilson missed its claimed distinction by but a few hours. Wilson & Company, Publishers unknown books
18422393.5London: Chapman & Hall 1842. 1st edition 1st state Smith II 3. Original publisher's reddish-brown vertically-ribbed cloth with a blind decorative floral frame & gilt stamped spine lettering. Roman spine numerals. Slight lean with spines sunned to a golden brown. Bookseller ticket "T. Catherall / Chester" to both volumes; binder's ticket "Leighton & Eeles / Spa Fields" to Vol I. Vol I with glue residue to front hinge area. Withal a pleasing VG set. 2 volumes: 12 with the 10th page numbered 'xvi' 308; vii 1 blank 306 6 pp. Adverts last 6 pages of Vol. II. 8vo. 8-1/8" x 5-1/8" <br/><br/> Chapman & Hall hardcover books
184212065.1Leipzig: Bernh Tauchnitz Jun 1842. 1st Tauchnitz edition with the indicated incorrect wording on p. 67 Todd & Bowden 32. Half brown leather with brown cloth boards; gilt decorative scrollwork & lettering on spine T & B Style x1. Marbled edges. VG sq & tight/spine sunned/light extremity wear/po name stamp on ffep & tp/private library label in upper left corner of rear board/corner leather offset to preliminary & terminal leaves. viii 263 pp colophon. Signed in 8s. 11.5 cm x 15.5 cm. <br/><br/>A pirated publication before the Baron established his subsequent business relationship with Mr Dickens. Cf. Gimbel A69 for a later printing though as is customary still dated the original year of Tauchnitz's publication. Bernh Tauchnitz Jun hardcover books
35940Philadelphia: T. B. Peterson & Brothers; 306 Chestnut Street n. d. Later printing ca 1871. Publisher's original morocco-style green cloth with gilt stamped spine & gilt stamped Dickens' bust to front board. Bevelled edges. Slight lean. Light extremity wear to binding with bright gilt. POI dated 1877 to preliminary blank. A VG copy. 9 - 472 4 blank pp. 12mo. 7-1/2" x 4-3/4" <br/><br/> T. B. Peterson & Brothers; 306 Chestnut Street hardcover books
19642137.2Philadelphia: Privately Printed - Samuel Dalton 1964. 1st edition thus. #285/1300 cc. Blue Decorative cloth binding. Yellow cloth slipcase. A Fine copy in a VG slipcase. 31 pp. Color Drawings by Rey Abruzzi. 8vo. <br/><br/>Printed to be distributed as Christmas greeting from Mr Dalton with his presentation card laid-in. Privately Printed - Samuel Dalton hardcover books
185930214Paris: Librairie de L. Hachette et Cie 1859. 1st edition thus BM Extract 12605. Period blue half-leather with blue marbled-paper boards. Bit of binding wear. Usual light foxing. Vol I with 4th leaf partially detached. Withal a VG example of a scarce foreign translation. 2 volumes viii 425 3; 4 407 1 pp. Text in French. 12mo. 18 cm x 11 cm. <br/><br/>From the publisher's series - "Bibliotheque des Meilleurs Romans Etrangers". Contains a specially written 2-page preface by Dickens in French & again in English where he commends the translation and gives his blessing to the publisher for the edition of his works being put before the French public. Librairie de L. Hachette et Cie hardcover books
184232375Philadelphia: Published by E. Littell & Co. at the Office of The Museum of Foreign Literature 1842. 1st edition thus and early US edition Vander Poel B164; Wilkins p. 20 Not in Edgar & Vail Gimbel nor the McGuire Collection catalogue. Brown cloth spine over printed paper boards; printed paper title label to spine. Publisher advert to rear board. General binding wear with spine label mostly worn away. Usual foxing to paper. Period pos to top margin of t.p. A VG copy. 5 - 241 1 blank pp. Text double-column. 8vo signed in 4s. 9-3/4" x 6-5/8" <br/><br/>Published as a "Supplement to the Museum of Foreign Literature and to the Spirit of the Magazines." Somewhat scarce- first time we've ever been able to offer a copy. Published by E. Littell, & Co., at the Office of The Museum of Foreign Literature hardcover books
18755475.1New York: Harper & Brothers Publishers 1875. Household edition. Green decorative cloth w/ gilt lettering. VG some wear at the extremities/sp dull. 263 pp 8 pp of adverts 44 illustrations by F. Barnard 4to. <br/><br/> Harper & Brothers, Publishers hardcover books
1892843.2London: MacMillan 1892. 1st edition thus. Original publisher's green cloth binding with gilt stamped title lettering to spine. VG lt wear at extremities. 604 pp. B&W illustrations after the originals/ Crown 8vo. <br/><br/>The introduction by Charles Jr. contains some interesting bibliographical information. MacMillan hardcover books
18897329.2New York: F. M. Lupton 1889. 1st edition thus. Not in the Gimbel catalogue. Original buff wrappers with dark brown lettering/designs. A VG copy. 96 pp in triple column format. Dolly Varden from Barnaby Rudge pictured on front wrapper. Folio. 12" x 8-5/8" <br/><br/>The Leisure Hour Library was issued in this inexpensive format in order to attract the working-class public; these wrappered editions now becoming somewhat uncommon. especially in reasonable condition such as the one we offer here. F. M. Lupton unknown books
38512London: Chapman & Hall Limited; and Humphrey Milford n. d. The "Eighteenpenny Illustrated" Edition ca pre-WWI. Original publisher's blue cloth binding with gilt stamped title lettering & decorations to spine. Pictorial endpapers. TEG. Printed buff paper dust jacket. A VG copy in an About VG jacket which has some raggedness around the die-cut hole in the spine panel. 786 pp. 76 illustrations after the originals by Phiz & Cattermole. 12mo. 6-3/4" x 4-1/4" <br/><br/> Chapman & Hall, Limited; and Humphrey Milford hardcover books
185342944Philadelphia: Published by Getz Buck & Co 1853. Mid-19th C. US edition. Cf Smith AMERICAN 5 pp. 188-189. Original publisher's brown cloth binding with gilt stamping to spine & boards stamped in blind. Slight cock with extremity wear to binding. Period pencil poi to preliminary blank. Foxing. A couple proud gatherings. A Good copy. 6 9 - 323 1 blank pp. Text double column. Frontis engraved t.p. undated with no publisher imprint & 10 inserted plates many with multiple images. Intratextual cuts. 8vo. 9-1/8" x 5-7/8" <br/><br/> Published by Getz Buck & Co hardcover books
18424404.4New York: Lea and Blanchard 1842. 1st US edition in book form Edgar & Vail p. 20; Smith AMERICAN 5 pp. 184 - 185; Wilkins p. 20. Cf. Gimbel A63. Dark brown vertically ribbed cloth binding with gilt stamping to spine & boards stamped in blind professionally recased. Spine gilt dull. Slight lean. Modest shelf wear. Usual bit of foxing & staining to paper. A solid VG copy. 12 4 iv 9 - 323 pp. Text double-column. Adverts 1st 12 pp. Frontispiece. Engraved t.p. Inserted plates engraved by Yaeger & 51 intratextual cuts. Tall 8vo. ~ 10-3/8" x 6-5/8" <br/><br/>Published 20 December 1841 this copy with an 1841 ownership signature to a preliminary blank. Lea and Blanchard hardcover books
185346973New York: Harper & Brothers Publishers 1853. 1st US book edition Smith AMERICAN p. 315. Not in Gimbel nor VanderPoel. Original publisher's straight grain morocco grain blue cloth binding with gilt stamping to spine. Yellow eps. Square & tight bright-ish gilt modest shelfwear. Foxing to paper most noticable to terminal leaves. A solid VG set. 2 volumes: xvi 480; 2 481 - 936 4 pp. 4 page publisher catalogue concludes volume II variance from that noted by Smith. Illustrated with a frontis of Dickens & 37 plates after Phiz re-engraved by Lossing-Barritt. 12mo. 7-5/8" x 5" <br/><br/> Harper & Brothers, Publishers hardcover books
46061.1London: John & Charles Watkins Photographer to the Queen 34 Parliament Street n. d. Ca late 1860s / early 1870s. Now housed in an archival mylar sleeve. List signs of use bit of fading to image. Overall Very Good. Watkins imprint under Dickens image; verso with the Watkins device in center & his address printed at the below. Image: 8.8 cm x 6 cm. Card: 10.7 cm x 6.2 cm. <br/><br/>Nice contemporary CDV of Dickens with the photograph affixed to stiffer card stock. Image shows a seated Dickens with a contemplative look right hand to right check. Image from the 1860s. John & Charles Watkins, Photographer to the Queen 34, Parliament Street unknown books
48090n. p. n. d. Ca 1870s. Now housed in an archival mylar sleeve. Image clear & sharp. Very Good Plus. Recto with Dickens name printed under the photograph. Verso blank. 10 cm x 6 cm. <br/><br/> unknown books
47483Boston: Joseph Ward 125 Washington St n. d. Ca 1870. Now housed in an archival mylar sleeve. A VG example. Verso with logo etc for the publisher who offers "Looking Glasses Picture Frames Photographs Stereoscopes and Views." Image of a mature Dickens from the late 1860s. 10 cm x 6 cm. <br/><br/>Nice contemporaneous CDV of Dickens with the photograph affixed to stiffer card stock. Printed "Charles Dickens" underneath photograph. Joseph Ward, 125 Washington St unknown books
19085457.1Cambridge: The Bibliophile Society 1908. 1st edition. Ltd to 493 cc. Half faux vellum w/ paper boards. Housed in blue slipcase. A NF copy bpt/offset to eps in a 2- part VG box lower inner seam starting/lacks label. 152 pp illustrated with plates 8vo. <br/><br/>First publication of the letters which were from the collection of William Bixby. Prospectus for next Bibliophile Society publication Dickens' Bill of Fare is laid-in I've not seen any evidence that this was ever published. The Bibliophile Society hardcover books
19085457.2Cambridge: The Bibliophile Society 1908. 1st edition. Ltd to 493 cc. Half faux vellum w/ paper boards. Housed in blue 2-part slipcase. A NF copy faint foxing in a VG lt wear & soiling box. 152 pp illustrated with plates 8vo. <br/><br/>First publication of the letters which were from the collection of William Bixby. The Bibliophile Society hardcover books
