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Bannerman, Helen.
Estimate
1,400 - 1,600 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- The Story of Little Black Mingo. James Nisbet & Co, [1901]
12mo, first edition, presentation copy inscribed by the author to her brother ("C.B.B. Watson | with the authoress' | love. | 7th Nov. 1901") on front free endpaper, 36 full-page coloured illustrations after the author, original pictorial leatherette boards, newspaper clipping laid-down to front free endpaper, binding worn and slightly soiling, splitting to upper joint, extremities rubbed
Provenance
C.B.B. Watson (inscription)
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."
Catalogue Note
Bannerman's first sequel to The Story of Little Black Sambo. Charles Brodie Boog Watson was one of the author's brothers. He was educated in Edinburgh and Hanover before an apprenticeship and eventual partnership in an engineering firm in Edinburgh.