1870 Neely Robert D (2 results)

67, [1 (blank)] pp. Illustrated with line drawings. 8vo. 7-7/8" x 5-1/2" The author reviews Dickens' characterizations of lawyers, and notes they ". are remarkably true to life." Slight lean. Some minor wear & soiling to the cloth. Prior owner signature above a bookplate. A VG copy. Maroon ribbed cloth with gilt stamped lettering 2nd edition. SIGNED by the Author on the ffep [in 1939].…

153, [7 (blank)] pp. Publisher prospectus / order blank laid in, as well as TLs from Neely [on his Omaha law office letterhead], to H. G. Perrin ["Hal"], Administrator a the Bishop Clarkson Memorial Hospital, Omaha, Nebraska. Illustrated. Crown 8vo. A selection illustrating Dickens 'medical' characters. NB. We've handled this title a few times over the years, this the 1st one we've had with a jacket. Square & tight, minor age-toning to paper. A VG+ to Nr Fine book in an edge-chipped VG jacket. Black cloth binding lettered wtih gilt stamping. Printed blue paper dust jacket 1st edition. INSCRIBED PRESENTATION copy to "Hal", SIGNED by the Author [in 1957]. Not in Gimbel, nor the NCBEL. Signed. …