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Housman, A.E.
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description
- A Shropshire Lad. Kegan Paul, Trench, Trübner, & Co. Ltd, 1896
first edition, 8vo, half-title, title printed in red and black, original parchment-backed boards, spine with paper label (''A'' variant), edges uncut, spine label slightly chipped
Literature
Sparrow and Carter 2
Condition
Light offsetting to endpapers, as usual. Almost imperceptible spotting to title-page. Covers slightly marked, with very light dust-staining. Some wear to edges and corners. Spine label slightly chipped.
"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
Only 500 copies were printed. The author was unhappy with the production: in a note to a Mr Gow, Housman stated "I am afraid that you will despise not only the print and paper, for which I am not responsible, but also the binding and title-page, for which I am" (Sparrow and Carter, p.5).