Collins, Wilkie

8vo (186 x 120mm.), 3 volumes, first edition, 6 pages of advertisements and 32-page publisher’s catalogue at end of volume 3, volume 3 largely unopened, publisher’s pictorial black cloth, covers lettered and decorated in white, spines lettered in gilt, floral endpapers, Burn & Co. binder’s ticket on rear pastedown of volume 1, modern morocco-backed folding box, volume 1 with circulating library plate to front pastedown, occasional slight spotting, joints very slightly worn, covers slightly scuffed, volume 2 in a different shade of cloth, spine of volume 2 neatly repaired at head of spine and lower joint

[I].V. Collins, signature on first page of text, volumes 2 and 3; J. Bradford, signature on verso of front free endpaper, volume 1; Florence & Edward Kaye, red morocco bookplate.

Parrish, pp.114ff; Wolff, 1347

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 first edition; from the collection of Florence and Edward Kaye.