The Life and Adventures of Martin Chuzzlewit (Publisher's Presentation Copy; Original parts). Annotated By Bibliographer Thomas Hatton and from His Collection.
London (January 1843-July 1844): Chapman & Hall. First Edition. Original Wraps. Item #09175
Publisher's Presentation Copy, with "With The Publisher's Compliments" stamped onto front wrapper of part IV, in the same style as we have seen on other publisher presentation copies. ALL wrappers are correct. ALL ads and slips are present, as called for by Hatton & Cleaver, (except for the rare "Foreign Travel" slip in part VII, which is known in only 6 copies). Annotated by Thomas Hatton in part VIII on the verso of plate #15, thus: "M - C / Part 8 / A" and in part XVI on the verso of plate #32 thus: "Part 16 / A " as was his custom on certain ads and plates. First issue of the text, conforming in all points to Smith pp. 65 - 67. Errata is 13 lines and the vignette title is in the first state with the British Pounds symbol following "100." The text in parts V and part VIII is UNOPENED, therefore unread. Illustrated by Hablot K. Browne. The plates in part XXVIII are lightly age-toned, all others are very good to fine; tissue guards are in place. Octavo, [i-vii]viii[ix]x-xii[xiii]xiv[xv-xvi], [1]2-624. An outstanding set in every respect, internally very clean and bright; minor soiling to a few wrappers; neat subscriber's name on front wrap of part XI; spines expertly renewed on most parts. Armorial bookplate on slipcase. Housed in a custom tan quarter-leather slipcase, with chemise. Provenance: The Hatton & Cleaver collection, the Heritage Bookshop, Charles Parkhurst Rare Books, Inc. Hatton & Cleaver, pp. 185-212.
Price: $7,500.00