- 96
Joyce, James.
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Ulysses. Paris: Shakespeare and company, 1922
4to, one of 750 copies on vergé d'arches (this copy no.619), original blue wrappers printed in white, preseved in blue cloth folding chemise and quarter blue morocco slipcase with marbled boards, neat repairs to some tears on spine, minor edge wear, minute foxing to text at beginning and end
first edition, in the original wrappers, of the greatest novel in english of the twentieth century. The 1/750 issue was the first of the three issues of Ulysses to arrive in Paris from the printer Maurice Darantiere on 2 February 1922.
first edition, in the original wrappers, of the greatest novel in english of the twentieth century. The 1/750 issue was the first of the three issues of Ulysses to arrive in Paris from the printer Maurice Darantiere on 2 February 1922.
Provenance
A.B. Staunlon, this copy subscribed for by him on 14 March 1922 (six weeks after publication), as recorded in Sylvia Beach's Ulysses notebook, reproduced in Laura Barnes' census at the end of Joyce Books & Manuscripts, Glenn Horowitz Bookseller, New York City 1996
Literature
Slocum & Cahoon A17; Connolly Modern Movement 42
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."