Trollope, Anthony

8vo (220 x 144mm), 32 parts, first edition in the original parts, with 32 wood-engraved plates and 32 initial vignettes by G.H. Thomas, original pictorial cream wrappers printed in red and blue, in chemise and morocco-backed folding box by Zaehnsdorf, lacking 4pp. of advertisements in part 1 and pp.65-68 (i.e. 4pp. of advertisements) in part 14 (replaced by duplicate pp.29-32 from part 4), without any of the "not compulsary"  (Sadleir) pages of advertisments, part 1 wrapper slightly soiled, small tears to wrappers of parts 14 and 32, occasional slight spotting, light chipping to backstrips

Sadleir 26

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."

First edition in the original weekly parts of the only one of the Barsetshire novels to be serialised.