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September 2006 Fine Arts and Antiques Auction

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1022. "The Mystery of Edwin Drood" by Charles Dickens

London: Chapman and Hall, 1870. With Twelve Illustrations by S. L. Fildes, and a Portrait. First book edition. 8vo. 190 pp. Quarter bound in polished green morocco. Spine with five raised bands and gilt-tooled accents, embossed lattice design within compartments; gilt letter title on red compartment insert. Newer end-papers, by W. Gould, Bookseller, Swaffham. This is one of the greatest unfinished mystery books ever written.



150/300   Sold $293.25
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