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Auction archive: Lot number 15

BROWNING, Robert (1812-1889). Bells and Pomegranates. Parts I-VIII. London: 1841-1846.

Estimate
US$2,000 - US$3,000
Price realised:
US$5,625
Auction archive: Lot number 15

BROWNING, Robert (1812-1889). Bells and Pomegranates. Parts I-VIII. London: 1841-1846.

Estimate
US$2,000 - US$3,000
Price realised:
US$5,625
Beschreibung:

BROWNING, Robert (1812-1889). Bells and Pomegranates. Parts I-VIII. London: 1841-1846. First edition of Browning's most important book, in a fine morocco gilt binding by Sangorski and Sutcliffe. The Kalbfleisch copy. The general half title, originally issued with Part II, is bound at the front. This collection contains many of Brownings most famous poems, including the much-anthologized "My Last Duchess." Hayward 253. Eight parts in one volume, octavo. Half title, part titles. Blue morocco with gilt pomegranate design by Sangorski & Sutcliffe (light wear at lower joint); custom slipcase and chemise. Provenance: Charles C. Kalbfleisch (1868-1943, morocco bookplate; his sale, Parke-Bernet, 10 January 1944) – W. L. Stancliffe (bookplate).

Auction archive: Lot number 15
Auction:
Datum:
14 Sep 2021
Auction house:
Christie's
King Street, St. James's 8
London, SW1Y 6QT
United Kingdom
+44 (0)20 7839 9060
+44 (0)20 73892869
Beschreibung:

BROWNING, Robert (1812-1889). Bells and Pomegranates. Parts I-VIII. London: 1841-1846. First edition of Browning's most important book, in a fine morocco gilt binding by Sangorski and Sutcliffe. The Kalbfleisch copy. The general half title, originally issued with Part II, is bound at the front. This collection contains many of Brownings most famous poems, including the much-anthologized "My Last Duchess." Hayward 253. Eight parts in one volume, octavo. Half title, part titles. Blue morocco with gilt pomegranate design by Sangorski & Sutcliffe (light wear at lower joint); custom slipcase and chemise. Provenance: Charles C. Kalbfleisch (1868-1943, morocco bookplate; his sale, Parke-Bernet, 10 January 1944) – W. L. Stancliffe (bookplate).

Auction archive: Lot number 15
Auction:
Datum:
14 Sep 2021
Auction house:
Christie's
King Street, St. James's 8
London, SW1Y 6QT
United Kingdom
+44 (0)20 7839 9060
+44 (0)20 73892869
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