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The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club.
London: Chapman and Hall, 1837. First Edition (Second issue?). Hardcover. Formerly owned by Oliver Sacks (unsigned). Illustrated with all 43 engraved plates by Seymour, Buss and Phiz (ie Browne) including the frontispiece are without titles or imprint, while the engraved titlepage states Phiz as the artist; Illustrated by Hablot Knight Browne, known by his pen name "Phiz", an English illustrator who contributed his work to ten of Charles Dickens' books. Pickwick Papers was Dickens's first great success, the novel that transformed him from an obscure journalist into England's most famous writer in a matter of months.
From the library of Dr. Oliver Sacks, the renowned neurologist, author, and educator. He was, in his life, celebrated for his contributions to the understanding of the human brain and his ability to communicate complex scientific concepts to a broader audience. In doing so, he highlighted the profound impact of neurological disorders on human identity and experience. His library is a reflection of this remarkable polymath's questing mind. Very Good+. Shaken and cracked front and rear, spine flapped and exposed on rear, but intact. Moderate shelf wear/rubbing to extremities and bumped/chipped corners (head and end cap [peeling on upper]), foxing throughout, discoloration/browning (plates show light toning and spotting), else tight, bright, and unmarred. Bound in three quarters black pebbled calf over green calf boards, marbled edges, gilt title on spine, five raised bands. With one (7) of the first issue points: "signature 'E' present at the foot of p 25." With forty engraved plates including the frontispiece and engraved title. Bound with vignette illustration page. Errata listed after list of plates. Laid in notes of former owner. 8vo. xiv, [2], 306pp. Illus. (b/w plates). Item #12084
Price: $1,250.00