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Detective Fiction. Collection of five works:
Estimate
700 - 1,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Berkeley, Anthony [pseudonymn for A.B. Cox]. The Piccadilly Murder, William Collins, 1929, first edition, original blue cloth printed in black, ?later dust-jacket priced 3/6--Marsh, Ngaio. A Man lay Dead, Geoffrey Bles, 1934, first edition of the first roderick alleyn mystery, original cloth, ?later issue dust-jacket priced 2/6; another copy, without jacket--Innes, Michael. Stop Press, Victor Gollancz, 1939, original cloth, ? later issue dust-jacket priced 8/6; Hamlet, Revenge!, Gollancz, 1937, original cloth; 8vo (5)
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."