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CARROLL, THE WONDERLAND POSTAGE-STAMP CASE, ETC., 5 ITEMS
Estimate
400 - 600 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Charles Lutwidge Dodgson ["Lewis Carroll"]
- Collection of five items concerning The Wonderland Postage Case, comprising:
- paper
i) The Wonderland Postage-Stamp Case. Oxford: Emberlin and Son, [c. 1891], third edition (post-free price preceding the ordinary price), stitched case and outer cover, includes twelve unfranked stamps, [see Williams, Madan, Green and Crutch 223c]; ii) The Wonderland Postage-Stamp Case. Oxford: Emberlin and Son, [c. 1891], third edition (post-free price preceding the ordinary price), stitched case and outer cover, includes twelve franked stamps, [see Williams, Madan, Green and Crutch 223c], minor tear to outer cover, slight browning; iii) [Envelope for The Wonderland Postage-Stamp Case]. [Oxford: Emberlin and Son, [c.1890]], first edition?, [see Williams, Madan, Green and Crutch 223], some creases and wear; iv) single sheet reproducing text of envelope on green paper; v) Eight or Nine Wise Words about Letter-Writing. Oxford: Emberlin and Son, [c.1910-1915], 24mo, later edition (with Feeding the Mind on p. 39), original wrappers, [see Williams, Madan, Green and Crutch 223d, issue 3?], some minor soiling; all in collector's double chemise and blue morocco-backed slipcase
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."