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Pynchon, Thomas
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description
- V. Philadelphia: J. B. Lippincott, 1963
- paper, ink
8vo (8 1/2 x 5 3/4 in.; 216 x 146 mm). Publisher's purple cloth, spine lettered in silver-gilt, upper cover stamped in blind with "V" motif; some fading at extremities. Original pictorial dust-jacket with design by Ismar David; some rubbing and wear at extremities, tear closed at top edge of upper cover and bottom edge of lower cover.
Condition
Condition as described in catalogue entry.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
FIRST EDITION OF PYNCHON'S FIRST NOVEL. PRESENTATION COPY, INSCRIBED AND SIGNED ON THE VERSO OF THE HALF-TITLE TO HIS BOEING COLLEAGUE AND FRIEND BOB HILLOCK AND HIS WIFE, "Aug. 1963. To Bob & Ginny, with affection, Tom."