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on July 9th, 1870, by Messrs. Christie and Manson (Charles

Dickens

died in the preceding month), with the prices realised, and the names of the purchasers. The highest price fetched was 21,050, for

Mr. Frith's "Dolly Varden," bought by Messrs. Agnew. The total realised was 29,410. A raven (the original of " Grip " in "Barraby Rudge ") was sold for £126. Mr. Francis Phillimore supplies an introduction, and Mr. J. F. Dexter a full and instructive series of" Hints to Dickens Collectors."