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Fielding, Henry.
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling. London: for A. Millar, 1749
- PAPER
12mo (167 x 95mm.), 6 volumes, first edition, with the errata leaf in volume 1, leaves B9-10 (volume 1), B4-5 and N12 (volume 2), H8-10, M3 and Q11 (volume 3) and N8 (volume 5) cancels as normal, contemporary calf gilt, each volume in brown cloth chemise, all six volumes preserved in two quarter brown morocco folding boxes, some slight offsetting, minor wear to edges of binding
Literature
Cross II, p.120; Grolier, English 48; Rothschild 850
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."
Catalogue Note
A beautiful copy of the author's masterpiece, the first truly great comic novel in the English language.