Lewis, C.S.

Dymer. New York: E.P. Dutton, 1926, first American edition, illustrated title-page, original cloth-backed purple boards, paper labels on spine and upper cover, [Brown 3], lacking front free endpaper, section from dust-jacket upper flap laid-down to front fixed endpaper, binding soiled and worn at extremities; Out of the Silent Planet. John Lane, 1938, first edition, 2 leaves of publisher's advertisements at end, original maroon cloth lettered in gilt, [Brown 12], joints splitting, binding worn, bookplate on front fixed endpaper; The Screwtape Letters. Geoffrey Bles, 1942, first edition, author's signature laid-down to title-page, original black cloth, paper label on spine, [Brown 18], lower joint splitting, binding worn; Perelandra. John Lane, 1943, first edition, original light blue cloth lettered in gilt, [Brown 25], binding worn and soiled, spine faded; That Hideous Strength. John Lane, 1945, first edition, original black cloth lettered in gilt, [Brown 31], slightly skewed, binding slightly worn; all 8vo, some spotting and browning (5)

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.
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Edwin W. Brown notes that "the first American edition of Dymer is even rarer than the first British edition..." (see Edwin W. Brown, In Pursuit of C.S. Lewis, Bloomington: AuthorHouse, 2006, p.18)