DICKENS, Charles.

Great Expectations. Chapman & Hall. [ 1861 ]

Description

FIRST EDITION. 3 vols. 32pp cata. (May 1861) vol. III. Uncut in original purple wavy-grained cloth, blocked in blind, spines lettered in gilt; internal tear to following f.e.p. vol. III caused by label removal, additional small marks to e.ps, a few very minor spots on front boards. A fine bright copy. Ownership inscriptions of 'F. Penberthy 1863 3/- nett' on titles. Modern quarter blue morocco gilt slip cases; spines partly faded.

Footnote

Smith 14; primary binding. Loosely inserted is an autograph letter signed from John C. Eckel to Morris Inman, New York, 20th September, 1934, concerning this copy which 'is excelled by only one copy I have seen'. Eckel has added his pencil note 'collated perfect J.C. Eckel'.
Thiscollates with the Clarendon Edition of Great Expectations, Appendix D as first edition, first impression, but has the dropped '3' from page 103 reinstated, as Bodleian copy. One of an estimated 1,000 copies only of the genuine first impression.


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Price

£50000.00