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O'Brian, Patrick and Forester, C.S.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Collection of five works:
- paper
Brian, Patrick. The Surgeon's Mate. Collins, 1980, first edition, original
cloth, dust-jacket; The Fortune of War, Collins, 1979, first edition, uncorrected advance proof copy, photograph of OBrian and his wife loosely inserted, original orange wrappers; A Book of Voyages. Edited by Patrick O'Brian. Home & Van Thal, 1947, first edition, original blue cloth--Forester, C.S. The Happy Return. Michael Joseph, 1937, first edition of the first "Hornblower" novel, original green cloth; Flying Colours including A Ship of the Line. Michael Joseph, 1938, first edition, original green cloth, dust-jacket, jacket slightly chipped and stained; 8vo (5)
cloth, dust-jacket; The Fortune of War, Collins, 1979, first edition, uncorrected advance proof copy, photograph of OBrian and his wife loosely inserted, original orange wrappers; A Book of Voyages. Edited by Patrick O'Brian. Home & Van Thal, 1947, first edition, original blue cloth--Forester, C.S. The Happy Return. Michael Joseph, 1937, first edition of the first "Hornblower" novel, original green cloth; Flying Colours including A Ship of the Line. Michael Joseph, 1938, first edition, original green cloth, dust-jacket, jacket slightly chipped and stained; 8vo (5)
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."
Catalogue Note
The Surgeon's Mate is the only Aubrey novel with no American first edition.