Cats

i) Micheal Joseph. Charles. The Story of a Friendship. London: Michael Joseph, 1943, 8vo, PRESENTATION COPY INSCRIBED TO VIVIEN LEIGH BY GEORGE RELPH AND MERCIA SWINBURNE ("Love from | George, Mercia and | 'Bikey'!") on the front free endpaper, original red cloth, some light soiling to binding; ii) Marcel Uzé. The Cat in Nature, History and Art. Milan: The Hyperion Press. [c.1955], 8vo, presentation copy inscribed to Vivien Leigh ("Miss Leigh, | I hope you like cats as much as I have | assumed that you do. Happy Birthday! | Love you as ever, | Joy Thomason") on the front free endpaper, original printed boards; iii) Beverley Nichols. Cats' A.B.C. New York: E.P. Dutton, 1960, large 8vo, presentation copy inscribed to Vivien Leigh ("Dear "Katie Scarlett" - | I'm sure you know your | A.B.C.'s about cats [...] Best wishes to you always. | Sincerely, | Robert Rosterman") on the verso of the front free endpaper, original printed boards, dust-jacket, jacket price clipped (3)

Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, 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."