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Faulkner, William.
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 USD
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Description
- The Sound and the Fury. New York: Jonathan Cape and Harrison Smith, 1929
- Paper
8vo (190 x 125mm.), first edition, publisher's cloth-backed black and grey patterned boards, top edge stained blue, grey patterned endpapers, pictorial dust-jacket featuring adaptation of Käthe Kollwitz drawing, black cloth chemise in black morocco-backed slipcase, spine slightly rubbed at foot, dust-jacket slightly frayed at edges
Provenance
Vance Jordan, sale, Sotheby's New York, 18 June 2004, lot 295
Literature
Massey 322; Petersen A6.2a
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."
Catalogue Note
A fine copy of Faulkner's first great novel.