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Burgess, Anthony.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Three inscribed presentation copies:
Beds in the East. Heinemann, 1959, first edition, presentation copy inscribed to his friend Bernard Brown ("...-with love | John B.W. | London, | April, 1959"), first edition, slightly soiled, jacket browned (preserved in laminate cover); Nothing Like the Sun. Heinemann, 1964, first edition, presentation copy co-inscribed by the author and his wife ("To Bernard for his | birthday. August 1965 | With love from | Lynne | and | 'Anthony Burgess' (John)"), first edition; The Wanting Seed. New York: W.W. Norton & Company, 1963, first American edition, presentation copy inscribed by the author ("To Bernard | from Lynne | & John | Xmas | 1963"), jacket torn and discoloured; original cloth, dust-jackets, 8vo (3)
For Bernard Brown see next lot.
For Bernard Brown see next lot.
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."