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Eliot, George [Marian Evans], translator--Strauss, Dr David Friedrich.
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- The Life of Jesus, critically examined... translated from the fourth German edition [by George Eliot]. London: Chapman, Brothers, 1846
- paper
8vo (224 x 136mm.), 3 volumes, first edition of Eliot's translation, half-titles, final leaf in volume 2 and 3 blank, 16pp. advertisements dated May 28th, 1846, at end of volume 3 (Baker & Ross, Note two (ii), p.7), original blindstamped grayish green cloth (Baker & Ross variant A, with elements of B), spine lettered gilt, yellow endpapers, modern green fold over cloth box, covers damp marked at fore-edges, label removed from each spine with resultant mark
Literature
Baker & Ross A1.1
Condition
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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
George Eliot's first published work.
Strauss's Das Leben Jesu was first published in 1835 and went through four editions in German by 1840. An English translation had been published in 1842-44, though it seems that Eliot knew nothing of it. Her translation met Strauss's approval and he contributed a new preface in Latin.