Lot 66
  • 66

Gissing, George.

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description

  • Born in exile. London and Edinburgh: Adam and Charles Black, 1892
  • PAPER
8vo (196 x 134mm.), 3 volumes, first edition, half-titles, one leaf of advertisements at the end of volume 3, original grey-brown cloth, covers blocked in black, chocolate coated endpapers, spines lettered in gilt, a little wear to edges of binding

Provenance

Estelle Doheny, morocco book-labels, sale of her collection at Christie's New York, Part IV, 17 and 18 October 1988, lot 1365

Literature

Collie XIa; Wolff 2542; not in Sadleir

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."

Catalogue Note

Born in Exile is number 3 in Sadleir's List of Comparative Scarcities.