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Modern First Editions
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1,200 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Modern First Editions
- Collection of 22 volumes, comprising:
- Paper
Sillitoe, A. Saturday Night and Sunday Morning. Allen, 1958, first edition, presentation copy inscribed by the author "For John Chilton, | best wishes from | Alan Sillitoe", dust-jacket, glue residue to front fixed endpaper, worn and soiled dust-jacket with some loss at extremities; Sillitoe, A. The Loneliness of the Long-Distance Runner. Allen, 1959, first edition, dust-jacket, ownership inscription, some browning--Braine, J. Room at the Top. Eyre & Spottiswoode, 1957, first edition, dust-jacket, with, inserted, autograph letter by John Braine [to Richard Ingrams], loss to dust-jacket at extremities--Burgess, A. Time for a Tiger. Heinemann, 1956, first edition, signed by the author, dust-jacket, worn and soiled dust-jacket with some loss at extremities--together with 18 others (including some proof copies) comprising volumes by Anthony Burgess, Bruce Chatwin, William Golding, Barry Hines, Richard Hughes, Laurie Lee, Iris Murdoch, John Osborne, Anthony Powell, J.B. Priestley, Alan Sillitoe and Keith Waterhouse; all 8vo, original bindings, many with dust-jackets, occasional spotting and browning, some occasional wear, occasional wear to dust-jackets (22)
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where 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."