Luke fildes illus (2 risultati)

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. Red leather spine with gilt decoration, red cloth boards with gilt decoration, all edges gilt, marbled endpapers, ribbon bookmark sewn-in. Minor wear and soiling to the cover, slightly tilted spine. Pages are clean.

Original Wraps. Condizione: Very Good+. First Edition. First Edition. Original Wraps. Formerly owned by Oliver Sacks (unsigned). Illustrated by Luke Fildes, illustrations in advertising. An installment of Dickens' last novel, left unfinished at the time of his death in June 1870. Although a September installment app.eared, the last six expected installments were never written and therefore never printed. The ending Dickens intended remains unknown, the mystery unsolved. This is one chapter (XIII). From the library of Dr. Oliver Sacks, the renowned neurologist, author, and educator. He was, in his life, celebrated for his contributions to the understanding of the human brain and his ability to communicate complex scientific concepts to a broader audience. In doing so, he highlighted the profound impact of neurological disorders on human identity and experience. His library is a reflection of this remarkable polymath's questing mind. Moderate shelf wear/rubbing/chipping to extremities and rough edges (folds), light foxing throughout, else tight, bright, and unmarred. Bound in blue printed paper. With 2 engraved plates including separated by overlay. Single issue. 8vo. 24pp. Adverts. 97-128pp. Illus. (b/w plates).…