Cortot, Alfred.

to a cellist, about a concerto by Bach, after Vivaldi, about arranging  for Eschig of Paris to publish the cellist's "Trois petites pièces" and cello  sonata, and discussing dates for his forthcoming tour of Ireland; two letters to the Swiss publisher Adolphe Henn, about French culture during the time of war, 20 pages, 8vo, printed stationery, London and Paris, 18 March-4 June 1914 and 2 March 1939-22 March 1945; together with a typed letter signed by Khachaturian, 1 page, 4to, Moscow, 20 July 1959,

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."

...La version du Concerto de Bach-Vivaldi que je joue n'est pas éditée, mais il en existe sans le nom de Concerto en rè min. de Wilh. Fried. Bach deux transcriptions l'une de Stradal l'autre de Zadora--cette dernière chez Simrock--Elles ne sont fameuses ni l'une ni l'autre...