- 17
[Brontë, Anne.]
Estimate
60,000 - 70,000 GBP
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Description
- The Tenant of Wildfell Hall. By Acton Bell. London: T.C. Newby, 1848
- PAPER
12mo (201 x 120mm.), 3 volumes, first edition, half-title in volume 1, publisher's advertisement at the end of volume 1, original half green cloth and medium grey boards (Smith's binding variant A), printed paper labels on spines, preserved in green cloth case and matching green quarter morocco slipcase, some gatherings slightly proud (especially in volume 1), binding very slightly out of shape, corners slightly bumped, labels slightly darkened and missing some small pieces
Provenance
The Earl of Normanton (probably Welbore Ellis Agar, 2nd Earl, 1778-1868) of Somerley House, near Ringwood in Hampshire, armorial bookplate; H. Bradley Martin, the sale of Highly Important English Literature from his library, Sotheby's New York, 30 April and 1 May 1990, lot 2653
Literature
Smith 4; Parrish 91
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, when 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
Very rare in the original publisher's binding: only this, the Bradley Martin copy, has been sold at auction since 1975.
A fine copy of the author's powerful second novel, and her only separately published work. Although criticised at the time for its "morbid love for the coarse" the book sold well, and is now seen as an innovative and radical expression of feminist values, "challenging the then current ideal of woman as an 'angel' in the house, submissive to her lot as her husband's chattel" (Margaret Smith, Oxford DNB).