Lot 181
  • 181

Milne, A.A.

Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Now We Are Six. Methuen & Co., 1927
8vo, first edition, signed by the illustrator ("E.H. Shepard") on title-page, illustrations by E.H. Shepard, original pictorial cloth lettered with design in gilt, top edge gilt, dust-jacket, some browning and occasional light soiling, minor chip to foot of title-page, short tear to seventh leaf of gathering 8, head and foot of spine very slightly bumped, bookplate to front free endpaper, dust-jacket slightly frayed at extremities with soiling to spine

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."