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Lermontov, Mikhail Yurevich.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Demon. Poema. Izdanie vtoroe [The Demon. Poem. Second edition]. Berlin: Ferdinand Schneider, 1857
- Paper
8vo (183 x 123mm.), original yellow printed paper wrappers, slight foxing, wrappers slightly soiled, backstrip worn
Provenance
Nathalie Paltaroff (?), inscription on upper cover
Literature
Not in Kilgour or Fekula
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."
Catalogue Note
Only one volume of poems by Lermontov had been published during his lifetime, and strict censorship restricted the publication of his works; his narrative poem The Demon was therefore published in Germany to avoid problems with censorship. The first edition had been published by Scheider the previous year, but this second edition had a different text, containing the corrections made by Lermontov in 1841. He had started composing the poem in 1829 when only fifteen and regularly revised it until his death in 1841.
very rare. There are no auction records for either this or the first edition, and we have only been able to trace three copies in libraries worldwide.