- 60
Hawthorne, Nathaniel
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
The Scarlet Letter, A Romance. Boston: Ticknor, Reed, and Fields, 1850
In 8s (7 1/8 x 4 1/2 in.; 182 x 115 mm). Title-page printed in red and black, 2 leaves of publisher's advertisements dated March 1, 1850 inserted between front pastedown and free endpaper; title-page a trifle foxed, some scattered foxing throughout. Publisher's brown vertical-ribbed cloth, covers panelled in blind, spine gilt-lettered, pale yellow endpapers; extremities rubbed, miniscule loss to foot of spine. Half brown morocco slipcase, chemise.
In 8s (7 1/8 x 4 1/2 in.; 182 x 115 mm). Title-page printed in red and black, 2 leaves of publisher's advertisements dated March 1, 1850 inserted between front pastedown and free endpaper; title-page a trifle foxed, some scattered foxing throughout. Publisher's brown vertical-ribbed cloth, covers panelled in blind, spine gilt-lettered, pale yellow endpapers; extremities rubbed, miniscule loss to foot of spine. Half brown morocco slipcase, chemise.
Literature
BAL 7600; Clark A 16.1; Grolier/American 59
Condition
In 8s (7 1/8 x 4 1/2 in.; 182 x 115 mm). Title-page printed in red and black, 2 leaves of publisher's advertisements dated March 1, 1850 inserted between front pastedown and free endpaper; title-page a trifle foxed, some scattered foxing throughout. Publisher's brown vertical-ribbed cloth, covers panelled in blind, spine gilt-lettered, pale yellow endpapers; extremities rubbed, miniscule loss to foot of spine. Half brown morocco slipcase, chemise.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
First edition. One of 2,500 copies. With all of the variants listed by Clark, except for 31.20 "me," and the spelling of the word "Catechism" at 132.29 (indeed, the correct spelling is not cited as either of Clark's alternatives). Gathering 21 is state x1, while the copyright notice is in state a2. A very good copy.