Lot 597
  • 597

Doyle, Sir Arthur Conan

Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description

  • Doyle, Sir Arthur Conan
  • The Sign of Four. Spencer Blackett, 1890
  • paper
8vo, first edition, first issue, (“138” misprinted as “13” on contents leaf, “w shed” on page 56), frontispiece, original red cloth lettered in gilt with black decorative borders (first binding with "Spencer Blackett's Standard Library" at foot of spine), black endpapers, later chemise and morocco-backed slipcase, frontispiece rather poorly printed in this copy, splash-marks on binding, slightly cocked

Literature

Green and Gibson A7a

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."