- 23
[Brontë, Charlotte, Emily and Anne]
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Poems by Currer, Ellis, and Acton Bell. London: Smith, Elder and Co., 1846
- Paper
8vo, FIRST EDITION, second issue, advertisement leaf before title, errata slip at end, 16pp. advertisements dated May 1848 at end, original dark green cloth, lettered in gilt on upper cover and on spine (Carter's variant "C"), the upper cover with long 4/-, the spine with "&", green cloth folding box, some gatherings slightly loose, binding with slight signs of use
Provenance
nineteenth-century inscription "Mrs M Ellis to Miss Sarah Davey, Sawston"
Literature
Smith 1 (second issue, p.6, binding 3); Wise 2
Condition
the condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
"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."