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Chesterton, G.K.
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Collection of seven first editions, in dust-jackets:
The Man who Knew Too Much and other stories. Cassell and company, 1922; Tales of the Long Bow. Cassell, 1925; The Secret of Father Brown. Cassell, 1927; The Poet and the Lunatics. Cassell, 1929; Four Faultless Felons. Cassell, 1930; The Scandal of Father Brown, Cassell, 1935; The Paradoxes of Mr. Pond. Cassell, 1936; first editions, dust-jackets, some jackets slightly torn and chipped
The first volume contains "The Five Swords", one of Chesterton's most celebrated and most-anthologised stories, and chosen by the author to represent him in My Best Story. An anthology of stories chosen by their own authors (Faber, 1929).
The first volume contains "The Five Swords", one of Chesterton's most celebrated and most-anthologised stories, and chosen by the author to represent him in My Best Story. An anthology of stories chosen by their own authors (Faber, 1929).
Literature
Sullivan 55, 50, 71, 77, 83, 96, 104
Condition
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"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."