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Wordsworth, William.
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- An Evening Walk. An Epistle; in verse. Addressed to a Young Lady from the Lakes of the North of England. J. Johnson, 1793
4to, first edition, reading "night" uncorrected on p.3, line 1, later crushed brown morocco gilt by Sangorski and Sutcliffe, matching slipcase
Provenance
Sotheby's London, 8-9 April 1968, lot 297; H. Bradley Martin, the sale of Highly Important English Literature from his library, Sotheby's New York, 30 April and 1 May 1990, lot 3331
Literature
Cornell 1; Wise 1; Tinker 2328; Hayward 201; Rothschild 2601
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
extremely rare: only three other copies have been sold at auction in the last thirty years.
first edition of the poet's first book, a poem addressed to his sister, composed while he was still a schoolboy.
first edition of the poet's first book, a poem addressed to his sister, composed while he was still a schoolboy.