Williams, Margery

8vo (9 1/2 x 7 1/4 in.; 242 x 184 mm). Half title, 7 color-lithographed plates (including 3 double-page) by William Nicholson; occasional light spotting. Publisher's tan pictorial boards; lower edge rubbed, head and foot of spine torn. Publisher's tan dust jacket repeating image of the cover, color lithographed endpapers by Nicholson; soiled, chipped at corners, and at head and foot of spine, joints mended. In a mylar sleeve.

occasional light spotting. Publisher's tan pictorial boards; lower edge rubbed, head and foot of spine torn. Publisher's tan dust jacket repeating image of the cover, color lithographed endpapers by Nicholson; soiled, chipped at corners, and at head and foot of spine, joints mended.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

First edition, the only edition of The Velveteen Rabbit with Nicholson's illustrations in lithograph.