- 194
Milne, A.A.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Complete set of four Winnie-the-Pooh books, three in first edition, Methuen and Co., 1924-1928
- PAPER
When We Were Very Young. 1924, third edition, dust-jacket lacking spine; Winnie-the-Pooh. 1926, first edition, dust-jacket ("117th Thousand" noted), loss to head and foot of worn dust-jacket; Now We Are Six. 1927, first edition, dust-jacket, loss to upper cover and spine of worn dust-jacket; The House at Pooh Corner. 1928, first edition, dust-jacket lacking spine, ownership inscription; all 8vo, original pictorial cloth lettered with designs in gilt, top edges gilt, some light spotting and browning, spines slightly bumped, bookplates (4)
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."