Fine Books & Manuscripts online Online
Description:
Verne, Jules (1828-1905) Works, Prince Edward of Wales Edition. New York & London: Vincent Parke & Co., 1911. Limited edition, one of 500 copies, fifteen octavo volumes, added limitation page signed by publisher's registrar R.G. Lancaster, along with hand-colored full length portrait of the Prince of Wales as a young man in volume one, color frontispieces in volumes 1, 5, 8, and 9, other frontispieces in tinted colors, other illustrations, bound in full publisher's red cloth, t.e.g., 9 x 6 in. (15)
Estimate $400-600
The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Keywords
Vincent Parke & Co., Edward, R.G. Lancaster, Wales, LondonJohn Dorfman
Director, Books & Manuscripts
508-970-3293
Fine Books & Manuscripts
The Fine Books & Manuscripts department delivers scholarship, expertise, and attention to detail in appraisals, evaluations, and auctions of rare books and historically important material ranging from medieval manuscripts to presidential documents.