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James, Henry
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- James, Henry
- Daisy Miller. A Study. New York: Harper & Brothers, 1879 [1878]
- PAPER
32mo, FIRST EDITION, FIRST ISSUE (with only 79 titles listed in the Harper Half-Hour Series advertisements at the beginning), LEAF TIPPED-IN AT THE BEGINNING SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR, original pale buff paper wrappers, lettering and rules in red and black on upper cover, advertisements on the lower cover, title and series number on spine, preserved in red cloth case and matching quarter red morocco gilt slipcase, wrappers very slightly chipped with upper wrapper nearly detached, previous slight tears to backstrip repaired, tiny hole to lower wrapper
Provenance
Charles H. Milburn, bookplate; George Staehle, morocco book-label (both affixed to cloth case)
Literature
Edel & Laurence A8a
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 EXTREMELY RARE FIRST ISSUE OF ONE OF THE SCARCEST OF ALL HENRY JAMES FIRST EDITIONS. Daisy Miller was previously serialised in the Cornhill Magazine between June and July 1878 (with two unauthorised periodical appearances before this).