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Dickens, Charles
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Dickens, Charles
- Autograph letter signed, to Edward Chapman
- ink on paper
thanking him "for the philosophical instruments - one side of which will always save to remind me of the warmth of our regard, and the other of my coolness in giving you so much trouble" and promising not to use them until Chapman is "on the spot", 1 page, 8vo (watermark "J Whatman 1839"), integral blank, Devonshire Terrace, "Tuesday morning" [c.1840], remains of former mount on final verso
Provenance
Christie's, 5 May 1982, lot 99; Sotheby's, New York, 15 June 2006, lot 144 (part lot)
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, where appropriate.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
"Philosophical instruments" was a term commonly applied in the nineteenth century to instruments used to explore or demonstrate basic scientific principles, in this case heat. Chapman's gift to Dickens has not been identified. This letter is apparently unpublished.