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Haggard, H. Rider
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 GBP
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Description
- Haggard, H. Rider
- King Solomon's Mines. London: Cassell & Company, 1885
- PAPER
8vo (186 x 120mm.), FIRST EDITION, second issue, half-title, folding lithographed chart as frontispiece, advertisements at the end dated 5G.10.85, original red pictorial cloth, blocked in black, folder and morocco-backed slipcase, some occasional spotting throughout, skilfully recased preserving original spine, spine slightly faded
Provenance
W. MacDonald Mackay, bookplate
Literature
Sadleir 1089; Wolff 2863; Whatmore F3
Condition
Condition is as described in the main body of 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."
Catalogue Note
The first edition of the first of the "Lost World" novels that generated an entire industry of books and films.