[Presley, Elvis]

i) Clayton, Marie. Images of Elvis. Parragon, 2007, inscribed as a gift to Deborah, Duchess of Devonshire, dust-jacket; ii) Wertheimer, Alfred. Elvis: A King in the making. Carlton, 2007, dust-jacket; iii) Clayton Marie. Elvis Presley: Unseen Archives. Parragon, 2009, inscribed as a gift to the Duchess, dust-jacket, with a copy of the 2003 edition, also inscribed as a gift; together with 9 others, 8vo and 4to, original cloth and wrappers, all but one with the Duchess's bookplate (13)

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 her autobiography Wait for Me (2010), the Duchess explains: "I became an Elvis fan by chance. In 1977 I was looking for a television programme on a different subject when I pressed the wrong button and there was the phenomenon. I was riveted by what I saw and heard..." (p.279).