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Grahame, Kenneth.
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
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Description
- The Wind in the Willows. Methuen and Co., 1908
8vo, first edition, frontispiece by Graham Robinson, original green pictorial cloth gilt, top edge gilt, others uncut, pictorial light brown first issue dust-jacket, some light spotting and browning, head and foot of spine very slightly bumped, dust-jacket with minor tears and slightly frayed at extremities, minor loss to foot of spine (approx 7 by 45mm.) and upper left corner of spine (approx 12 by 15mm.), some repairs to reverse, dust-jacket spine slightly darkened
one of the legendary rarities in children's books. The first issue of the dust-jacket includes the price of 6/- on the upper panel. A later issue notes the price as 7/6 NET. Only six copies of the first edition in first issue dust-jacket have been offered at auction in over thirty years.
one of the legendary rarities in children's books. The first issue of the dust-jacket includes the price of 6/- on the upper panel. A later issue notes the price as 7/6 NET. Only six copies of the first edition in first issue dust-jacket have been offered at auction in over thirty years.
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where 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."