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Sale 434: Fine Literature with Illustrated & Children's Books; Fine Press Books (#434) 08/05/2010 1:00 PM PDT Closed
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Lot #55 The Chimes: A Goblin Story...

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Estimate: $250 - $350

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Title:

The Chimes: A Goblin Story...

Author:

Dickens, Charles

Place Published:

Philadelphia

Publisher:

Lea and Blanchard

Date Published:

1845

Description:

[5-8], 9-96 pp. 12 lithograph plates including illustrated title page. (12mo) 6¼x4, original finely ribbed blue cloth stamped in gilt and blind, custom chemise and morocco-backed slipcase. First American Illustrated Edition; First American cloth-bound edition.

Preceded by a wrapper bound edition published by Harper & Brothers. 1849 ownership signature [James Mitchell, Jr.] on rear pastedown.

Condition:

Light wear to slipcase; a touch of wear to cloth; a few leaves dog-eared, foxing and browning; very good.

Item#:

210961

Headline:

Charles Dickens The Chimes Philadelphia, 1845
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