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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, 1938, limited 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.
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."