- 67
[Gaskell, Elizabeth]
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- [Gaskell, Elizabeth]
- The Moorland Cottage. By the author of Mary Barton. London: Chapman & Hall, 1850
- Paper
8vo (163 x 100mm.), first edition, wood-engraved frontispiece, added engraved title and illustrations in the text after Birket Foster, original maroon fine-diaper cloth, elaborately blocked in blind and gilt, all edges gilt, in modern chemise and morocco-backed slipcase, upper cover and spine slightly faded, some wear to head and foot of spine, corners rather bumped
Provenance
Geoffrey Keynes, with his pencil ownership signature on front endpaper, and bibliographical note beneath (sale Sotheby's London, Dec 19, 2000, lot 216); previously sold in Sotheby's Hodgson's rooms, 8 February 1979, lot 33.
Literature
Sadleir 930; Wolff 2420
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."