- 109
Heinlein, Robert A.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- A Collection of 4 volumes, comprising:
Rocket Ship Galileo. New York: Scribner's Sons, 1947, first edition (Scribners "A" and seal printed on the imprint page), original black cloth lettered in green on spine and with illustration on upper cover, dust-jacket (first state with "$2.00" on upper flap), binding bumped at extremities, dust-jacket frayed at extremities with some minor loss and repairs to reverse; The Man Who Sold the Moon. Chicago: Shasta Publishers, 1950, first edition, original black cloth-backed tan cloth, dust-jacket, "Future History" slips laid-down to endpapers, some minor browning, dust-jacket frayed at extremities with some minor loss and damp-staining; The Green Hills of Earth. Chicago: Shasta Publishers, 1951, presentation copy inscribed by the author, original black cloth-backed green boards, dust-jacket, dust-jacket slightly frayed at extremities; A Comedy of Justice. New English Library, 1984, proof copy with minor authorial corrections, original wrappers, some soiling to wrappers; all 8vo (4)
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."