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Trollope, Anthony
Estimate
1,200 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Trollope, Anthony
- First editions of five early novels:
- Paper
Doctor Thorne. New York: Harper & Brothers, 1858, 8vo (192 x 119mm.), first American edition, publisher's black grained cloth blocked in blind, spine lettered in gilt, modern folding box, contemporary pencil inscription on front free endpaper, some spotting, endpapers slightly stained; Castle Richmond. London: Chapman & Hall, 1860, 8vo (198 x 119mm.), 3 volumes, with the binding variant of Sadleir's second issue and the textual variants of his first issue, half-titles, publisher's dark grey-purple grained cloth, covers blocked in blind, spine lettered in gold, yellow endpapers, modern folding box, lacking the publisher's catalogue, light soiling and creasing, bindings worn with extensive repairs; Tales of All Countries [first and second series]. London: Chapman & Hall, 1861-1863, 8vo (198 x 120mm.), 2 volumes, without the optional publisher's catalogue, publisher's blue grained cloth, blocked in blind, both volumes with bright blue endpapers, modern folding box, bookplate of Howard Pyle in volume 2, first series with ownership inscription on title-page, occasional slight spotting, hinges slightly weak; Orley Farm. London: Chapman & Hall, 1862, 8vo (219 x 131mm.), 2 volumes, first issue (i.e. bound from parts), 40 plates, without the optional publisher's catalogue, publisher's brown-purple grained cloth, covers blocked in blind, spines blocked and lettered in gilt, pale yellow endpapers, modern chemises and slipcases, some slight browning, hinges weak in places, spines bumped at head and foot; possibly recased; Miss Mackenzie. London: Chapman & Hall, 1865, 8vo (198 x 122mm.), 2 volumes, half-titles, publisher's dark green patterned cloth, covers blocked in blind, yellow endpapers, modern folding box, bookplate of Bernard Tanschnitz, bookplate removed from front pastedown volume 1, stain on fore-edge of volume 1, spines bumped at head and foot, neat repairs to head of spine volume 1
Literature
Sadleir, Trollope 7, 10, 12 and 16, 13, 20
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."