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[Burney, Fanny]
Estimate
200 - 300 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- [Burney, Fanny]
- Evelina: or The history of a young lady's entrance into the world. A new edition in three volumes with plates. Paris: for Theophilus Barrois, 1808
- Paper
8vo (178 x 100mm.), 3 volumes, 3 illustrated plates by Le Barbier after L'Epine, contemporary paper boards, red morocco spine-labels, owner's signature in pencil on front free endpapers, small tear to title-page of volume 1, some light spotting and browning
Condition
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."
"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
Rare copy of a Paris edition of the celebrated epistolary novel. Evelina was first published in London in 1778 and brought its author considerable renown; this Paris edition appeared while Fanny Burney was living in Paris with her husband and son.