English Literature and Children's Books; 22 October 1992; Sale No. 4893
by Christie's
- Used
- very good
- first
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
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Lake Huntington, New York, United States
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About This Item
London: Christie's, London, 1992. 101 pp. 548 lots. Pages lightly tanned toward top edge, otherwise fine. English Literature: The John Bowden Collection of 18th Century books and bindings in remarkably fine condition; Shakepeare's Henry IV part I 1639; an unrecorded variant of Jane Austen's Northanger Abbey 1818, and an important Samuel Mearne Binding with an original fore-edge painting. Children's books: from the Collection of Eric Quayle, Esq. Including: The first English edition of Pinocchio 1892; Lamb's Tales of Shakespeare 1809, Travels of Tom Thumb 1746.. Illustrated Wraps. Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Veery Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 000440
- Title
- English Literature and Children's Books; 22 October 1992; Sale No. 4893
- Author
- Christie's
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Christie's, London
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1992
- Keywords
- Auction Catalog, Bibliography, Children's Books, English Literature, First Editions
- Bookseller catalogs
- Children's Books; Auction Catalog; Children's Books;
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Veery Books
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Lake Huntington, New York
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