The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club

DICKENS, Charles

Published by Chapman and Hall, London, 1836

About this Item

Octavo, 609pp., illustrated. A very handsome copy, bound from the original parts by Bayntun-Riviere in early 20th century full crushed blue morocco, with top edge gilt, gilt portrait of Dickens on the front board, vignette of Dickens' autograph to the rear board, gilt spine compartments, gilt borders, and dentelles, and marbled endpapers. Original wrappers for all 19 parts bound in at rear, with a great number of other advertisements, mostly for the later parts. Mild offsetting to the front board, and the spine gently faded to a paler blue, though the gilt remains bright. One corner nicked. Contents remarkably bright and fresh, with one repaired tear to the engraved title page. No evident foxing. Overall in very near fine condition. Mixed issue, as just about always. 43 inserted illustrations (including the frontispiece), chiefly by Phiz. "Pickwick" is one of the most difficult Dickens books to collate, and we have not endeavored to cross-reference all of the hundreds of possible issue points in Eckel and elsewhere, but note that most of the wrappers are in later states, per Eckel. A few examples: the first two Parts do not have "With four illustrations by Seymour," and the illustrations themselves bear the hallmarks of Phiz's minor, but evident revisions to Seymour's originals (though they are not signed by Phiz). Part III does have the two Buss plates. We welcome any questions on various issue points or anything else. Laid in is a small printed note from the bindery describing the materials used in the binding of this book, and instructions on proper care and maintenance. Altogether a very stately, handsome, and clean signed binding of Dickens' first hit novel, priced chiefly for the grandeur of the binding and the fresh condition of the text and plates. See Gimbel A15, Eckel pp. 25-50 for full details on various issue points. Seller Inventory # 11223

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club

Publisher: Chapman and Hall, London

Publication Date: 1836

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Near fine

Edition: First Edition.