Published by Printed by Walter Dexter for His Friends, [n. p.], 1931
Seller: Tavistock Books, ABAA, Reno, NV, U.S.A.
First Edition
£ 113.13
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Add to basketCondition: Nr Fine. [2 (blank)], 9, [5 (blank)] pp. Facsimiles, pp. 4 & 5. Tall 8vo. 10" x 6-3/8" Macrone was Dickens first publisher (Sketches by Boz), though Dickens chaffed at the arrangement. After Dickens' fame skyrocketed with the publishing of Pickwick, Dickens was able to buy out his agreements with Macrone. Macrone died unexpectedly at age 28 and Dickens helped to publish a book (Pic-Nic Papers) to benefit Macrone's widow and children. Brown, stiff printed wrappers; sewn. Now housed in a clear archival mylar sleeve 1st edition. Limited to 50cc (this copy stamped #39).
Published by Privately Printed by Walter Dexter, [n. p.], 1934
Seller: Tavistock Books, ABAA, Reno, NV, U.S.A.
First Edition
£ 113.13
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Add to basketCondition: Nr Fine. [2], 28, [2] pp. Facsimile p. 27. Tall 8vo. 10" x 6-1/2" Macrone was Dickens first publisher (Sketches by Boz), though Dickens chaffed at the arrangement. After Dickens' fame skyrocketed with the publishing of Pickwick, Dickens was able to buy out his agreements with Macrone. Macrone died unexpectedly at age 28 and Dickens helped to publish a book (Pic-Nic Papers) to benefit Macrone's widow and children. Brown, stiff printed wrappers; sewn. Now housed in a clear archival mylar sleeve 1st edition (Gimbel D208). Limited to 50cc (this stamped #4).