- 94
Burgess, Anthony.
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- A Clockwork Orange. William Heinemann, 1962
8vo, first edition, presentation copy inscribed by the author to his friend Bernard Brown ("To Bernard | from | John x | April 1962 | x Anthony Burgess"), first issue in black cloth, spine lettered in silver, dust-jacket, jacket slightly browned with a few tears at head and base of the spine and other edges and corners
Presentation copies of A Clockwork Orange inscribed near the time of publication are uncommon. Bernard Brown was a close schoolboy friend of the author's at Xaverian College, the grammar school in Manchester, and also subsequently at Manchester University, which they both attended. They remained lifelong friends. See Burgess's autobiography Little Wilson and Big Dog. The First Part of the Confession.
Presentation copies of A Clockwork Orange inscribed near the time of publication are uncommon. Bernard Brown was a close schoolboy friend of the author's at Xaverian College, the grammar school in Manchester, and also subsequently at Manchester University, which they both attended. They remained lifelong friends. See Burgess's autobiography Little Wilson and Big Dog. The First Part of the Confession.
Condition
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"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."