Lot 183
  • 183

Ibsen, Henrik.

Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description

  • A collection of mostly first editions, comprising:
  • Paper
Kaerlighedens komedie: komedie i tre akter. Fjerde udgave. 1877; Gengangere: et familjedrama i tre akter. 1881; Vildanden: skuespil i dem akter. 1884; Fruen fra Havet: skuespil i fem akter. 1888; Hedda Gabler: skeuspil i fire akter. 1890; Bygmnester Solness: skuespil i tre akter. 1892; Lille Eyolf: skuespil i tre akter. 1894; John Gabriel Borkman: skuespil i fire akter. 1896; all Copenhagen: Gyldendalske Boghandels Forlag, 8vo, Kaerlighedens Komedie in burgundy cloth lettered in gilt, Gengangere in contemporary half morocco, the others all in matching publisher's cloth of varying colours elaborately decorated and lettered in black and gilt, gilt edges, a few spines faded, front hinge of Vildanden splitting (8)

Literature

Hedda Gabler: PMM 375

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.
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Catalogue Note

This collection includes first editions of some of Ibsen's most famous works, including Hedda Gabler, Ghosts, The Wild Duck and The Master Builder.