A MAGNIFICENT CAUSEWAY BINDING.

Revised: 8/20/2012

Important Note: Title has typrographical error. The binder’s name is spelled Cosway NOT Causeway as indicated in catalog.

A MAGNIFICENT CAUSEWAY BINDING. Dickens, Charles. DEALING WITH THE FIRM OF DOMBEY AND SON. London; Bradbury & Evans, 1848. In a gorgeous full navy Morocco binding with elaborate green, gold, & red floral surrounds and spine panels. Elaborately ruled inner dentelles with winding vines in gilt. The binding, executed for Byanton Riviere is adorned with a portrait on ivory by the renowned Ms. C. B. Currie. The work is illustrated by Hablot Browne (“Phiz”). The final line on page 324 reads “Captain”, this then would be a later issue. With the bookplate of J.F.D. Tutt. All edges thickly gilt. Top, bottom, and fore edges of the binding with deep & precise gilt chain adornments. PROVENANCE: From a fine southern Maine home. CONDITION: Flawless, appearing as fresh as when issued. Contained in a custom folding box. 9-25214 (3,000-4,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2012

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2010	$2,300.00	Revised: 8/20/2012 Important Note: Title has typrographical error. The binder’s name is spelled Cosway NOT Causeway as indicated in catalog. A MAGNIFICENT CAUSEWAY BINDING. Dickens, Charles. DEALING WITH THE FIRM OF DOMBEY AND SON. London; Bradbury & Evans, 1848. In a gorgeous full navy Morocco binding with elaborate green, gold, & red floral surrounds and spine panels. Elaborately ruled inner dentelles with winding vines in gilt. The binding, executed for Byanton Riviere is adorned with a portrait on ivory by the renowned Ms. C. B. Currie. The work is illustrated by Hablot Browne (“Phiz”). The final line on page 324 reads “Captain”, this then would be a later issue. With the bookplate of J.F.D. Tutt. All edges thickly gilt. Top, bottom, and fore edges of the binding with deep & precise gilt chain adornments. PROVENANCE: From a fine southern Maine home. CONDITION: Flawless, appearing as fresh as when issued. Contained in a custom folding box. 9-25214 (3,000-4,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2012 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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