Lot 113
  • 113

Hemingway, Ernest.

Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Collection of nine first editions:
Green Hills of Africa. New York: Charles Scribner's, 1935,  dust-jacket, some slight discoloration and fading to the boards and jacket, jacket slightly torn;  For Whom the Bell Tolls. New York: Charles Scribner's, 1940, dust-jacket (earlier issue without photographer's name on lower panel of jacket), slightly foxed, jacket slightly torn and chipped; Men without Women. New York: Charles Scribner's, 1927; A Farewell to Arms. New York: Charles Scribner's, 1929, first issue without disclaimer; Death in the Afternoon. New York: Charles Scribner's, 1932, coloured frontispiece; Winner takes Nothing. New York: Charles Scribner's, 1933; To Have and Have Not. New York: Charles Scribner's, 1937; The Spanish Earth. Cleveland: the J.B. Savage Company, 1938limited to 1000 copies, pictorial boards; together with the first English edition of A Farewell to Arms; 8vo (9)

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.
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