Fall Great Estates Curated Auction
Lot 175:
Charles Dickens (England, 1812-1870). Hard Times. For These Times. First edition, 1854. Bradbury & Evans, London; printed by Bradbury and Evans, London. Original green cloth boards with gilt lettering. 5 1/4" x 7 1/8".
Wear and discoloration to cover, corners bumped and fraying, spine fraying, tears to cloth on spine, separation of front and rear boards, notations in pencil front endpaper, tear to top of half title page, binding loose, some foxing to front endpaper and half title page, some warping to pages.
Provenance: Demetzy Books, England, 4/6/1978; private collection, New York City; thence by descent.
Condition: Notice to bidders: The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition. Photos are considered part of the condition report. Complete condition information is available by request, no later than 24 hours prior to the auction. All lots are offered and sold "as is", and Willow Auctions will not provide refunds based on condition. Timepiece movements, lighting and electrics have not been tested, and art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated.
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