- 94
Joyce, James.
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Ulysses. Hamburg: Odyssey Press, 1933
- PAPER
8vo, 2 volumes, second impression, signed by the author in Paris in 1935 ("James Joyce | Paris | 6.III. `35"), original stiff grey paper covers, printed in reddish brown, portions of original glassine, original cardboard slipcase
Provenance
Slocum & Cahoon A20 (second impression)
Literature
The Odyssey Press edition was first published on 1st December 1932; this is the second impression, printed in October 1933. The edition, revised by Stuart Gilbert at the request of Joyce, is considered one of the most authoritative and accurate texts of Ulysses (the many later "corrected" texts notwithstanding). The plates were allegedly destroyed in Hamburg during the Second World War.
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."