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Potter, Beatrix.
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck. Frederick Warne and Co., 1908
16mo, first edition, first or second printing, presentation copy inscribed by the author ("with love from | Beatrix Potter | Oct 12th 08.") on front free endpaper, 27 coloured illustrations, original green boards, pictorial label on upper cover, occasional soiling and abrasions (pp. 56-59 not affecting illustrations or text), upper joint splitting at foot, upper hinge splitting at head, extremities slightly bumped
Literature
Linder p.427; Quinby p.61
Condition
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.
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
Linder notes three printings: August 1908, October 1908 and December 1908. From the date of the inscription this copy is evidently either the first or second.