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Charles Dickens. The Pic Nic Papers. Henry Colburn, 1841.
Price: US$300.00 + shipping
Condition: Good
Description: "Pic Nic Papers" edited by Charles Dickens. Henry Colburn,London. 1841 first UK edition. The Pic Nic Papers, 3 vol., first edition, etched frontispiece (vol. 1 only), and 10 plates only (of 13) by George Cruikshank 'Phiz' and others, usual browning and spotting, ex-library with usual labels, occasional spotting and soiling, contemporary morocco backed boards, paper labels pasted to upper covers, rubbed.
Seller: Neverland Books, waalre, Netherlands
DICKENS, Charles.. The Pic Nic Papers. By Various Hands.. Henry Colburn, London, 1841.
Price: US$350.00 + shipping
Description: 3 vols. With 11 illustrations by George Cruikshank 8vo, full green morocco, gilt panelled spines, t.e.g., expertly rebacked retaining the old spines; original cloth bound in. First edition, second issue. Eckel pp. 143-5. Armorial bookplates on pastedowns; minor wear to bindings; an attractive set. Pp. 47-8 in Vol. I and pp. 23-4 in Vol. III bound out of order.
Seller: Jeffrey H. Marks, Rare Books, ABAA, Rochester, NY, U.S.A.
Price: US$354.27 + shipping
Description: FIRST EDITION, 2nd issue. 3 vols. Fronts & plates, 8pp ads vol. II (May 1841), 4pp ads vol. III; some foxing to plates. Orig. olive green cloth, blocked in blind, spines lettered in gilt; neatly recased retaining orig. rather worn spinestrips, boards a little marked, especially vol. III. Each vol. with early signature of G. Frisby on leading pastedown. A good sound copy. In the introduction to the second issue, the error 'publisher young' was corrected when the volume was printed by J.G. Palmer.
Seller: Jarndyce, The 19th Century Booksellers, London, United Kingdom
Various, Charles Dickens. The Pic Nic Papers. Henry Colburn, 1841.
Price: US$395.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: The Pic Nic Papers Edited By Charles Dickens, 1841 First Edition Printed in London for Henry Colburn. The Volumes are in Good Condition in a Later Gilt ruled calf binding, rebacked, retaining the gilt stamped spine divided into six compartments by five raised bands, with a red morocco letter-piece in the second compartment from the top, and brown volume label in the third, and with the board edges, turn-ins and leaf edges gilt. Externally the hinges have been repaired, the board corners bumped a bit, and with some chipping to the head and tails of the spine. Internally the leaves are generally clean and well margined, with the initial binders blanks of volumes I. & II. detached, with some faint foxing or toning on occasion, most severely at the final plate of the third volume, and with little in the way of stains or tears with fourteen plates, three of which are set as frontispieces for each volume. Additionally, the original cloth spines have been pasted onto a final blank in each volume. The volumes are paginated as follows: Vol. I; [iii]-vi-[viii], [1]-323. Vol. II.; [iv], [1]-298 . Vol. III.; [ii], [3]-378. The volumes collate as follows: Vol. I; [A]4, B-D12, E6, F-P12.Vol. II.; [A]2B-N12, O6. Vol. III.; [A]1B-Q12, R8, S1. Each Volume measures about 19.5 cm. By 12.5 cm. By 3.5 cm. Each leaf measures about 190 mm. By 115 mm. In 1841 the three-volume anthology titled The Pic-Nic Papers was published, composed of miscellaneous pieces by various authors. It was originated by Dickens to benefit the widow and children of 28-year-old publisher John Macrone, who died suddenly in 1837. Dickens had begun soliciting submissions in 1838, and he eventually contributed the "Introduction" and one short story "The Lamplighter's Story". Other contributors included William Harrison Ainsworth, Thomas Moore, Leitch Ritchie and Agnes Strickland. Macrone's widow eventually received 450 pounds from this charitable publication. .More Images and/or Binding Spin Available.
Seller: Third Floor Rare Books, Carp, ON, Canada
Dickens, Charles. The Pic Nic Papers. Henry Colburn, London, 1841.
Price: US$500.00 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: The Pic Nic Papers. By Various Hands. Edited by Charles Dickens with illustrations by George Cruikshank, Phiz. In three volumes. First editions, later issue in ¾ leather bindings. 323, 298, 378 pages. Publisher: Henry Colburn, London, 1841. This is a later issue without the incorrect "publisher young" on p. 3 of the introduction and with Palmer as the printer of the first two volumes. Bindings are in very good plus condition, strip of fading at top of marbled binding in volume 1, else in near fine condition. Bindings are tight with no separation. Contents bright and clean. Plates also bright and clean, one plate with some toning at the bottom. 4 ½ x 7 ¾ inches. A nice set. Inventory #23-117. Price: $500.
Seller: Discovery Bay Old Books ABAA, ILAB, Brentwood, CA, U.S.A.
Price: US$508.86 + shipping
Description: First edition, second state with 'young publisher' in the preface in corrected state & the Palmer imprint to each volume. Three volumes. Octavo (20 x 13cm). 'Dickens found time not only to write the first story, edit the entire contents of the work, and it may be truly said that if he had enjoyed the most liberal treatment at Macrone's hands he could not have exerted himself more generously in aid of this charitable undertaking'- Kitton. Vol. I, pp.vi,[2],323; Vol. II, pp.[iv],298; Vol. III, pp.[ii],378. With three frontispieces & 11 plates, of which two by George Cruickshank, six by Phiz & six by by R. J. Hammerton. Some occasional foxing to plates & text, small bookseller's description pasted onto free endpaper & offset onto the rear (recto) of the first frontispiece. Bound in later 19th C half crushed morocco, gilt, the spines lightly faded, marbled boards, teg, lightly rubbed. Vg. [Eckel 143; Kitton 183; Gimbel B109; Thomson 27; Cohn 236]
Seller: Colin Page Books, Storrington, United Kingdom
Price: US$525.00 + shipping
Description: 323, 298, 378. 18.5 x 12 cm. Three frontispieces and eleven etched plates by George Cruikshank, Phiz and Robert Jacob Hammerton. Lacks publisher ads. First issue with the error "publisher young" in Dicken's introduction in volume one and imprint of Cox and Son on copyright in volume I. Dickens edited the first two volumes, wrote the introduction and was responsible for The Lamplighter's Story. Interior and plates bright and fresh with scribbling circles on each title page in an effort to hide a previous signature. Later three quarter black morocco, marbled boards and matching marbled endpapers. Near fine. Aeg
Seller: Royoung Bookseller, Inc. ABAA, Ardsley, NY, U.S.A.
Dickens, Charles. Pic Nic Papers By Various Hands. Henry Colburn, London, 1841.
Price: US$552.45 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: First edition, second issue, complete in three volumes. Finely bound in contemporary calf, with gilt decorated spines. Minor rubbing to the edges and chip to the spine of volume 1, but overall a near fine set.
Seller: Temple Bar Bookshop, Dublin, DUB, Ireland
Price: US$608.71 + shipping
Description: Engraved plates by George Cruikshank, Phiz, and Hamerton. First edition, second issue, 8vo., original green ribbed cloth, blocked in gilt and blind, uncut, 8 page publisher's catalogue in volume 2, 4 page publisher's catalogue in volume 3, London, Henry Colburn. The second issue with G.J.Palmer imprint on verso of title page of volume 1, and 'young publisher' on the third line of the introduction. Bookplate of William Clyde Wilkins in volume 1, large engraved pictorial bookplate of Vivian L. Henderson in all three volumes, endpapers browned, otherwise generally internally clean. Spines faded and rubbed at tips, corners gently bumped, faint marking to front cover of Vol. 1, cover of Vol. 3 spotted, but overall a good copy.
Seller: Maggs Bros. Ltd ABA, ILAB, PBFA, BA, London, United Kingdom
Price: US$650.00 + shipping
Description: For the Benefit of John Macrone's Widow [DICKENS, Charles]. The Pic Nic Papers. By Various Hands. Edited by Charles Dickens, Esq. Author of âThe Pickwick Papers," "Nicholas Nickleby," &c. With Illustrations by George Cruikshank, Phiz, &c. London: Henry Colburn, Publisher, 1841. First edition, second state, with Palmer imprint on [ii] and "young publisher" corrected on [iii] in Volume I. Three twelvemo volumes. [i-iii]iv[v]vi[vii-viii], [1]2-323[324]; [i-iv], [1]2-298, [i-viii, ads]; [i-iv], [1-3]4-378, [i-iv, ads]. Fourteen engraved plates, including two by Cruikshank, six by Phiz, and six by R.J. Hammerton. Original green fine-diaper cloth stamped in blind on covers and spine and lettered in gilt on spine. Original pale yellow endpapers. Spines sunned, corners bumped. Previous owner's ink inscription on front-free endpapers of Vol. II. and III. Occasional slight offsetting and periodic edge-browning or foxing to plates. Overall, a very good copy. "John Macrone was the publisher of Dickens' first book, and when he died he left a widow and several children in comparatively destitute circumstances. As a business man he drove, what to the young author at that time, was a rather hard bargain over a copyright. But the appeal made on behalf of a needy family Dickens could not resist. He was in the middle of âMaster Humphrey's Clock,' and regardless of this he undertook the management of âThe Picnic Papers,' the proceeds of which were to alleviate hardships. He wrote the Introduction, rewrote his unacted farce âThe Lamplighter,' altering the name to âThe Lamplighter's Story,' edited the balance of the book, excepting the third volume, and was enabled to place in the hands of the widow the sum of £300" (Eckel). Gimbel B109. Cohn 236. Eckel. HBS 66172. $650.
Seller: Heritage Book Shop, ABAA, Beverly Hills, CA, U.S.A.
Charles Dickens; Various. The Pic Nic Papers. Henry Colburn, London, 1841.
Price: US$708.54 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: A smartly bound second issue of this story anthology edited by Charles Dickens, published for the benefit of the widow of Dickens' first publisher. The first edition, second issue, with the corrected state of 'young publisher' to the introduction of Volume I, and G. J. Palmer stated as the printers to the title versos.Complete in three volumes.An anthology primarily consisting of short stories, with a smattering of poetry and essays.This set was published to raise funds for the widow of the publisher of Dickens' first book, John Macrone, who had died in 1837 and left his wife and children in destitution.Edited by Charles Dickens, who contributed 'The Lamplighter's Story' to the collection. Other pieces in this anthology are 'Esther', 'Count Ludwig', and 'Olympus Pump'.Volume I illustrated with a frontispiece, and three plates. Collated, complete.Volume II illustrated with a frontispiece, and three plates. Eight pages of publisher's adverts to the rear, dated May 1841. Collated, complee.Volume III illustrated with a frontispiece, and five plates. Bound without the publisher's adverts, but all plates are present.Illustrated by eminent Victorian hands such as George Cruikshank and Phiz.Bookplate to the front paste downs. In a half morocco binding with cloth to the boards. Externally, smart. Light rubbing to the leather. A small patch of leather lifting to the head of the spine of Volume II. A few minor marks to the boards. Spines are lightly faded, boards are a little faded to the extremities. Bookplate to the front paste downs. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned with the occasional scattered spot. Very Good
Seller: Rooke Books PBFA, Bath, United Kingdom
Price: US$708.54 + shipping
Description: FIRST EDITION, 1st issue. 3 vols. Fronts. & plates by George Cruikshank, Phiz &c. with some browning. Sl. later 19thC half calf (vol. III in sl. heavier but matching leather), spines ruled in gilt, red morocco labels; sl. rubbed. Cohn 236. The first issue, with 'publisher young' in the preface (later corrected to 'young publisher'). John Macrone was Dickens's first publisher; when he died he left a widow and several children in comparatively destitute circumstances. Dickens was in the midst of Master Humphrey's Clock but undertook the management of the Pic Nic Papers, the proceeds of which were to alleviate the family's hardship. Dickens wrote the Introduction, rewrote his un-acted farce The Lamplighter, altering the name to The Lamplighter's Story, edited the first two volumes and raised £300 for Mrs Macrone. Dickens was not involved with the third volume; writing to his friend Edmund Yates in 1859, Dickens explained that Henry Colburn required a third volume: 'Of that volume I didn't know and don't know anything'. This soured relations between Dickens and the publisher.
Seller: Jarndyce, The 19th Century Booksellers, London, United Kingdom
Dickens, Charles. The Pic Nic Papers (first edition, original cloth). Henry Colburn, London, 1841.
Price: US$750.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: The Pic Nic Papers. By Various Hands. Edited by Charles Dickens, Esq. Author of The Pickwick Papers," "Nicholas Nickleby," &c. With Illustrations by George Cruikshank, Phiz, &c. In original ribbed green cloth. Publisher: Henry Colburn, London, 1841. First edition, second state, with Palmer imprint on the copyright page and "young publisher" corrected in in the Introduction of Volume I. Three volumes. [i-iii]iv[v]vi[vii-viii], [1]2-323[324]; [i-iv], [1]2-298, [i-viii, ads]; [i-iv], [1-3]4-378, [i-iv, ads]. Fourteen engraved plates, including two by Cruikshank, six by Phiz, and six by R.J. Hammerton (All plates are present). Original green fine-diaper cloth stamped in blind on covers and spine and lettered in gilt on spine. Spines sunned and expertly re-cased. Offsetting and periodic edge-browning or foxing to plates. 5 ½ x 8 Inches. Text is clean and bright. Protected by Mylar. Inventory #C-395. Price: $750.
Seller: Discovery Bay Old Books ABAA, ILAB, Brentwood, CA, U.S.A.
Price: US$750.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: - Octavo, 7-1/2 inches high by 4-1/2 inches wide. Hardcover, bound in full red morocco by Riviere & Son with gilt borders and elaborate gilt floral decorations on the spine, titled in gilt on the spine between five raised bands. The binding is further enhanced with maroon endpapers and gilt inner dentelles. The top edges are gilt. The spine's gilt titling is faded. The joints and extremities of the covers are slightly rubbed. Pages vi & 323; [iv] & 298; and [iv] & 378, plus [1] contents page, [1] blank page, and [2] pages of ads, illustrated with 15 engraved plates, consisting of 2 by Cruikshank, 6 by Phiz, & 7 by R.J. Hamerton, including one duplicate. A very attractive set. First edition, first issue with the Cox imprint on the verso of the title page of volume 1, and with "publisher young" uncorrected in the Dickens introduction. "Dickens undertook the editing of Pic Nic Papers in behalf of the destitute widow of John Macrone, his first publisher. For the book he wrote the introduction and revised his farce The Lamplighter.Mrs. Macrone received 300 pounds from the sale of the book." -Richard Gimbel, An Exhibition.#45, in Yale University Literary Gazette, October 1962. The third volume was not edited by Dickens. From the library of Gustavia Adolphus Senff (1828-1927), the wife of art collector and sugar manufacturer Charles H. Senff (1837-1911), with her bookplate tipped to the pastedown of each volume. Although not indicated, the books more recently were in the collection of the Americana collector Charles E. Sigety.
Seller: Blue Mountain Books & Manuscripts, Ltd., Cadyville, NY, U.S.A.
DICKENS, Charles (editor).. The Pic Nic Papers. By Various Hands.. Henry Colburn, London, 1841.
Price: US$750.00 + shipping
Description: 3 vols. With fourteen engraved plates by George Cruikshank and others. 8vo, full crimson morocco; gilt dentelles; t.e.g., by Riviere and Son. First edition, second issue. A very fine set. With 8 pp. publisher's ads in Vol. II and 4 pp. in Vol. III.
Seller: Jeffrey H. Marks, Rare Books, ABAA, Rochester, NY, U.S.A.
Price: US$1062.82 + shipping
Description: FIRST EDITION, 2nd issue. 3 vols. Fronts. & plates by George Cruikshank, Phiz, &c. Handsomely bound in early 20thC full crushed maroon morocco by Sangorski and Sutcliffe, gilt spines, borders & dentelles; hinges sl. rubbed. t.e.g. A v.g. attractive copy. In the introduction to the second issue, the error 'publisher young' was corrected when the volume was printed by J.G. Palmer.
Seller: Jarndyce, The 19th Century Booksellers, London, United Kingdom
Price: US$1288.26 + shipping
Description: First edition, the copy of Dickens's bibliographer Thomas Hatton, with his bookplate to the front pastedowns. This is a later issue without the incorrect "publisher young" on p. 3 of the introduction and with Palmer as the printer of both volumes. Charles Dickens edited the first two volumes of the work and wrote the introduction as well as The Lamplighter's Story. Proceeds from the sale of the work went to the widow of Dickens' first publisher, John Macrone, who had died penniless. Eckel, pp.143-5; Gimbel B109; Sadleir, XIX Century Fiction, 703. Three volumes, octavo. Original green cloth, spines lettered in gilt, covers panelled in blind, light yellow endpapers. Engraved frontispiece to each volume, and 11 plates by George Cruikshank, Hablot Knight Browne (Phiz), and R. J. Hammerton. Bookseller's ticket to front pastedown of vol. II, early sketch of Dickens characters loosely inserted into vol. II. Spines a little sunned and nicked at ends, cloth of vol. II slightly discoloured, hinges of vol. I a little weak with frontispiece loosening at foot, some leaves unopened, some plates a little browned. A very good copy.
Seller: Peter Harrington. ABA/ ILAB., London, United Kingdom