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Ballantyne, R.M.
Estimate
2,000 - 2,500 GBP
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Description
- Ballantyne, R.M.
- The Gorilla Hunters. A Tale of the Wilds of Africa. London: T. Nelson and Sons, 1861
- paper
8vo (174 x 109mm.), FIRST EDITION, frontispiece, additional engraved title, 5 illustrations in the text, original purple bead-grain cloth, pictorially blocked in gold on upper cover and spine, covers and spine also blocked in blind, pale green endpapers, blue cloth case and quarter blue morocco slipcase, recased and rebacked preserving most of the original spine, some occasional spotting to text and plates, contemporary inscription on front endpaper, slight tear and tiny hole to inner margin of title-page
Literature
Sadleir 110; Osborne p.322
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 rare first edition of the author's sequel to The Coral Island. Only one other copy is recorded as having been sold at auction since 1975.