8th Feb, 2024 11:00

The Oxford Library Sale

 
Lot 557
 

557

Dickens (Charles): 'Bleak House', 1st Edition, Bradbury and Evans, London 1853. Half title, frontispiece, title and plates by H.K. Browne. Original green cloth and spine bound in at end. Fine green morocco with gilt tooled ornament and gilt top edge by Rivière & Son, 8vo. (225 x 150mm). Owner's inscription on title page. Some minor discolouration otherwise good condition

Provenance: John. P. Love Collection

Sold for £1,200
Estimated at £200 - £300


 

Dickens (Charles): 'Bleak House', 1st Edition, Bradbury and Evans, London 1853. Half title, frontispiece, title and plates by H.K. Browne. Original green cloth and spine bound in at end. Fine green morocco with gilt tooled ornament and gilt top edge by Rivière & Son, 8vo. (225 x 150mm). Owner's inscription on title page. Some minor discolouration otherwise good condition

Provenance: John. P. Love Collection

Auction: The Oxford Library Sale, 8th Feb, 2024

Day One 

Clocks, Furniture, Works of Art and Collectable - Lots 1 - 406 

Day Two

Fine Bindings and Incunables from the collection of the late John P. Love - Lots 501- 575 (Click here to read about J. P. Love)

Antiquarian and Modern Books from multiple vendors - Lots 576 - 598

Books from the Library of the late Malcom Deas - Lots 601 - 702 (Click here to read about M. Deas)

Antiquarian and Modern Books from multiple vendors - Lots 703 - 783

 

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