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London, Jack
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description
The Call of the Wild. New York: Macmillan, 1903
in 8s (7 5/8 x 5 1/4 in.; 194 x 134 mm). Frontispiece and 10 plates after Philip R. Goodwin and Charles Livingstone Bull, text decorations by Charles Edward Hopper, pictorial title-page printed in blue and black, terminal leaf of publisher's advertisements. Publisher's green vertically-ribbed cloth, front cover with three emblematic pictorial panels in red, black, and white, title and author gilt-lettered between the panels, spine lettered in gilt with pictorial panel of Buck, pictorial endpapers, top edge gilt; faintest rubbing to extremities. Publisher's gray dust jacket printed in green with cover design; a few very short nicks, spine slightly abraded. Half green morocco slipcase, chemise.
in 8s (7 5/8 x 5 1/4 in.; 194 x 134 mm). Frontispiece and 10 plates after Philip R. Goodwin and Charles Livingstone Bull, text decorations by Charles Edward Hopper, pictorial title-page printed in blue and black, terminal leaf of publisher's advertisements. Publisher's green vertically-ribbed cloth, front cover with three emblematic pictorial panels in red, black, and white, title and author gilt-lettered between the panels, spine lettered in gilt with pictorial panel of Buck, pictorial endpapers, top edge gilt; faintest rubbing to extremities. Publisher's gray dust jacket printed in green with cover design; a few very short nicks, spine slightly abraded. Half green morocco slipcase, chemise.
Literature
BAL 11876
Condition
in 8s (7 5/8 x 5 1/4 in.; 194 x 134 mm). Frontispiece and 10 plates after Philip R. Goodwin and Charles Livingstone Bull, text decorations by Charles Edward Hopper, pictorial title-page printed in blue and black, terminal leaf of publisher's advertisements. Publisher's green vertically-ribbed cloth, front cover with three emblematic pictorial panels in red, black, and white, title and author gilt-lettered between the panels, spine lettered in gilt with pictorial panel of Buck, pictorial endpapers, top edge gilt; faintest rubbing to extremities. Publisher's gray dust jacket printed in green with cover design; a few very short nicks, spine slightly abraded. Half green morocco slipcase, chemise.
Please note: a separation at the front hinge of the dust jacket has been reinforced with India paper.
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
A fine copy of the first edition, in dust jacket, of London's best-known novel.