Lot 140 Dickens, The Battle of Life, 1846, first edition, fourth state
DICKENS, CHARLES
The Battle of Life. A Love Story. London: Bradbury and Evans, 1846
8vo (165 x 104mm.), first edition, 13 illustrations (by Daniel Maclise, Richard Doyle, Clarkson Stanfield, and John Leech), fourth state of the vignette title page, advertisement leaf at the end, original deep red horizontally-ribbed cloth, covers decorated in blind with upper cover pictorially stamped in gilt (two cherubs mounted on wasps above a decorative spray), cream endpapers, all edges gilt
A SUPERB COPY OF DICKENS' FOURTH CHRISTMAS BOOK.
REFERENCE:
Smith II:8; Eckel p.121
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DICKENS, CHARLES
The Battle of Life. A Love Story. London: Bradbury and Evans, 1846
8vo (165 x 104mm.), first edition, 13 illustrations (by Daniel Maclise, Richard Doyle, Clarkson Stanfield, and John Leech), fourth state of the vignette title page, advertisement leaf at the end, original deep red horizontally-ribbed cloth, covers decorated in blind with upper cover pictorially stamped in gilt (two cherubs mounted on wasps above a decorative spray), cream endpapers, all edges gilt
A SUPERB COPY OF DICKENS' FOURTH CHRISTMAS BOOK.
REFERENCE:
Smith II:8; Eckel p.121
Condition Report:
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate.
We are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE.