[BRONTË, CHARLOTTE]. BELL, CURRER: THE PROFESSOR, A TALE
London, Smith, Elder & Co 1857
FIRST EDITION. 2 vols. Half-titles in both volumes, 2 pp. publisher’s catalogue at end of vol. 1 & 16 pp. publisher’s catalogue at end of vol. 2 dated June 1857, Westley’s of London bookbinder’s ticket. 8vo., original blind-stamped dark purple cloth, in a later fleece lined red buckram solander box. Spines slightly faded, otherwise very good.
Provenance: With the booklabels of noted American book collector A. Edward Newton.
Reference: Smith 7
Estimate: |
£2,000 - £4,000
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Hammer price:
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£2,800 |
Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.