Tolstoy, Lev Nikolaevich

3 volumes, 8vo (212 x 135mm.), with blank leaf at the end of volume 2, contemporary morocco-backed brown buckram, occasional light staining, vol.1: first title-page reattached, small tear on p.85 with loss of a few letters, small section at foot of p.137 excised; vol.2: p.173 with small tear at head, lower corner of p.241 torn, slight damage to pp.415-417 with loss of a few letters; vol.3: small tear at foot of p.69 and p.219, without blank leaf at end; board edges somewhat worn

Kilgour 1196

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.
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FIRST COMPLETE EDITION OF ANNA KARENINA, one of the finest novels of the nineteenth century. All but the final part were serialised in Russkii Vestnik between 1875 and 1877, but the editor refused the final part on the grounds of immorality.