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Shelley, Percy Bysshe.
Estimate
3,500 - 4,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Prometheus Unbound. A Lyrical Drama. In Four Acts. With Other Poems. C. and J. Ollier, 1820
8vo, first edition, first issue with the cancelled preface, with half-title and final leaf of advertisements, contemporary diced russia, all edges gilt, pink endpapers, repairs to spine, some slight wear to binding
Provenance
"Stephen de Vere", contemporary signature on title page; Curragh Chase Library, bookplate; H. Bradley Martin, the sale of his library at Sotheby's New York, 30 April and 1 May 1990, lot 3192
Literature
Hayward 228; Granniss 54; Wise, Ashley Library, V, p.74; Tinker 1898
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, when 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 rare first issue with uncancelled Contents leaf A3 with reading "misellaneous", this leaf slit for cancellation but still present, as is the cancel, bound in after A8. The other poems include "Ode to the West Wind", "To a Skylark", "Ode to Heaven", and "Ode to Liberty".