- 131
Christie, Agatha.
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
Log in to view results
bidding is closed
Description
- Collection of 15 first editions:
- PAPER
After the Funeral. Collins for the Crime Club, [1953], presentation copy inscribed by the author ("John | from | Agatha | June 1953"), dust-jacket, jacket slightly chipped; The Mysterious Mr. Quin. W. Collins, 1930; The Mystery of the Blue Train. W. Collins, [1928]; Murder is Easy. Collins for the Crime Club, 1939, dust-jacket, jacket slightly torn and chipped; N or M?. Collins for the Crime Club, 1941, dust-jacket, slight wear to jacket; The Moving Finger. Collins for the Crime Club, 1943, dust-jacket, some tears to jacket; Sparkling Cyanide. Collins for the Crime Club, 1945, dust-jacket, slipcase; A Murder is Announced. Collins for the Crime Club, 1950, dust-jacket; Taken at the Flood. Collins for the Crime Club, 1948, dust-jacket; Death comes as the End. Collins for the Crime Club, 1945, dust-jacket, jacket slightly torn; first editions, these in original cloth bindings; together with five further first editions, all rebound in modern crushed morocco, all edge gilt, namely: The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, Murder on the Orient Express, Evil under the Sun, Partners in Crime, Death in the Clouds ; 8vo (15)
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."