Trollope, Anthony

Phineas Finn, the Irish Member. London: Virtue & Co., 1869, 8vo (220 x 130mm.), 2 volumes, first edition in book form, 20 engraved plates by J.E. Millais, original bright green grained cloth blocked in blind and lettered in gilt, yellow endpapers, in green cloth folding box by Zaehnsdorf for E. Joseph, rebacked retaining original spines, occasional slight spotting, covers slightly scuffed; Phineas Redux.

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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."

Rare in the Virtue binding. "The reason for this rarity is, of course, that, shortly after the book was published, James Virtue went out of general publishing altogether and disposed of his copyrights to other firms. ... [B]efore he had time to sell many copies, he disposed of the copyright and was consequently debarred from putting the balance of his printed sheets upon the market" (Sadleir, p.291).