Fine Books & Manuscripts
Description:
Dodge, Mary Elizabeth Mapes (1831-1905) Hans Brinker; or, the Silver Skates. A Story of Life in Holland. New York: James O'Kane, 1866. First edition, octavo, title printed in red and black, frontispiece by F.O.C. Darley and three additional full-page plates by Thomas Nast (not at the locations indicated on the table of contents, as usual) no publisher's advertisements, bound in contemporary half leather, marbled paper boards, leather slightly rubbed, some damage to paper, spotting to contents, 7 1/8 x 4 3/4 in.
Estimate $100-150
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. 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 shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Keywords
James O'Kane, Mary Elizabeth Mapes, Hans Brinker, Netherlands
Christopher D. Fox
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
508-970-3200
Fine Books & Manuscripts
The Fine Books & Manuscripts department delivers scholarship, expertise, and attention to detail in appraisals, evaluations and auctions of rare and historically important material ranging from medieval manuscripts to presidential documents.