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[Dodgson, Charles Lutwidge] "Lewis Carroll".
Estimate
1,800 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Lewis Carroll and the Kitchins. New York: Argosy Bookstore, 1980
4to, number VIII of 793 copies of which this is one of 24 copies containing an original lewis carroll letter, original morocco-backed boards, original slipcase, minor soiling to 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."
Catalogue Note
The autograph letter signed ("CL Dodgson") is addressed to Mrs [ Alice Maud] Kitchin and requests her assistance in relieving "a poor shy man from another difficulty in getting female attire? ie to get a pair of stockings..." for his photographic subjects and notes the effect of white stockings in photographs. The writer then notes that shoes present no difficulty ("I have the courage to go for them, and intend to buy several pairs" (3 pages, 12mo, [Christ Church, Oxford], 7 May [1880])