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James, Henry.
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- Confidence. London: Chatto and Windus, 1880
- paper
2 volumes, 8vo (184 x 124mm.), first edition, 32pp. publisher's catalogue dated December 1879 at end of volume 2, contemporary decorative cloth by Burn and Co. with their ticket, blocked in black on covers, spines lettered gilt, very slight discoloration to binding
Provenance
A.K. Shaw, presentation inscription from H.J. Rendell dated Christmas 1879 on half titles
Literature
Edel and Laurence A11a, binding variant "a"; Sadleir 1266; Wolff 3560
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
500 copies were printed and the work was published on 10 December 1879. James had defected from Macmillan, who had published his earlier works, to Chatto and Windus, following his dissatisfaction with royalty payments.