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Clemens, Samuel L. ("Mark Twain").
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Chatto & Windus, 1884
- paper
8vo, first edition, first issue, half-title, wood-engraved frontispiece and illustrations in the text after E.W. Kemble, 32pp. advertisements dated October 1884 at the end, original red pictorial cloth stamped in gilt and black, binding A, very minor wear to edges of binding but a near fine copy
The London edition was issued a few months prior to the American edition, although the title was deposited for copyright in America before the English publication. BAL accords priority to this stitched binding.
The London edition was issued a few months prior to the American edition, although the title was deposited for copyright in America before the English publication. BAL accords priority to this stitched binding.
Literature
BAL 1314
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, when 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."