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Johns, W.E. Captain.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- A collection of 24 volumes, including a complete set of the science fiction (professor lucius brane) series, Hodder and Stoughton, 1942-1969
Science Fiction Series
Kings of Space. 1954, first edition, six coloured plates; Return to Mars. 1955, first edition, six coloured plates, price-clipped dust-jacket; Now to the Stars. 1956, first edition, six coloured plates, price-clipped dust-jacket with some tears; To Outer Space. 1957, first edition, six coloured plates; The Edge of Beyond. 1958, first edition, six coloured plates; The Death Rays of Ardilla. 1959, first edition, six coloured plates; To Worlds Unknown. 1960, first edition, six coloured plates, ownership inscription; The Quest for the Perfect Planet. 1961, first edition, coloured frontispiece; Worlds of Wonder. 1962, first edition, coloured frontispiece, ownership signature, price-clipped dust-jacket; The Man Who Vanished into Space. 1963, first edition
Biggles Books
Biggles in Borneo. 1943, first edition, coloured frontispiece; Biggles Makes Ends Meet. 1957, first edition, six coloured plates; together with 10 others
Worrals Books
Worrals Flies Again. 1942, first edition, coloured frontispiece; Worrals on the War Path. 1943, first edition, coloured frontispiece, ownership inscription, price-clipped dust-jacket
all 8vo, original cloth, dust-jackets, some spotting and browning, some tears and loss to dust-jackets (24)
Kings of Space. 1954, first edition, six coloured plates; Return to Mars. 1955, first edition, six coloured plates, price-clipped dust-jacket; Now to the Stars. 1956, first edition, six coloured plates, price-clipped dust-jacket with some tears; To Outer Space. 1957, first edition, six coloured plates; The Edge of Beyond. 1958, first edition, six coloured plates; The Death Rays of Ardilla. 1959, first edition, six coloured plates; To Worlds Unknown. 1960, first edition, six coloured plates, ownership inscription; The Quest for the Perfect Planet. 1961, first edition, coloured frontispiece; Worlds of Wonder. 1962, first edition, coloured frontispiece, ownership signature, price-clipped dust-jacket; The Man Who Vanished into Space. 1963, first edition
Biggles Books
Biggles in Borneo. 1943, first edition, coloured frontispiece; Biggles Makes Ends Meet. 1957, first edition, six coloured plates; together with 10 others
Worrals Books
Worrals Flies Again. 1942, first edition, coloured frontispiece; Worrals on the War Path. 1943, first edition, coloured frontispiece, ownership inscription, price-clipped dust-jacket
all 8vo, original cloth, dust-jackets, some spotting and browning, some tears and loss to dust-jackets (24)
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."