In Dickens's London: Twenty-two Photogravure Proofs Reproducing the Charcoal Drawings
New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1914. No. 60 of an edition limited to 150 sets of 22 fine photogravures proofs (320 x 240mm) signed in plate ("Coffee-Room, George Inn" additionally signed by Smith in pencil at lower right of image), individually matted with tissue guard and original publisher's printed descriptive label on verso. Complete with 8pp letterpress (508 x 406mm) half-title and title pages, limitation leaf signed by Smith and the publisher,introduction by Smith, and list of proofs with notes. Presented in original muslin-backed portfolio with linen ties and lidded box printed in green and black. One plate label wrinkled, letterpress very lightly toned to page edges, else virtually pristine. BAL 18258. Fine-. Item #BB2442
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