- 67
James, Henry.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Two works:
Stories Revived. Macmillan, 1885, first edition, one of 500 copies, 3 volumes, original dark blue fine-bead-grain cloth, chocolate brown endpapers, Mudie's Select Library stickers on upper covers, hinges slightly worn or starting to split, some wear to edges of binding; The Princess Casamassima. A Novel. Macmillan, 1886, first edition, one of 750 copies, 3 volumes, advertisements at the end of volumes 2 and 3, original dark blue-green fine-bead-grain cloth, expertly rebacked, some minor spotting, wear to edges of binding (6)
Provenance
[Stories Revived:] Sir Lewis Michell, bookplates
Literature
Edel & Laurence A27a, A29a
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, when 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
The Princess Casamassima first appeared in Atlantic Monthly between September 1885 and October 1886. There were some revisions between serial and book publication.