- 120
Alcott, Louisa May.
Estimate
1,600 - 1,800 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Little Women. Boston: Roberts Brothers, 1869
- PAPER
Little Women. 1869, early issue (note present on p. 341 advertising 'part second', 'part one' not present on spine), 4 illustrations, 10pp. publisher's advertisements at end (including Little Women priced at $3.00); Little Women... part second. 1869, first edition, variant state (note about 'part one' present on p. iv, four entries on p. 364, p. 366 headed 'The Handy Volume Series. | [diamond rule] | Messrs. Roberts Brothers...'), 4 illustrations, 8pp. publisher's advertisements at end, annotation to p. 307; both 8vo, original green cloth lettered in gilt on spine and upper cover, some soiling and browning, ownership inscriptions, occasional minor tears, bindings slightly worn and skewed, some minor repairs
Literature
cf BAL 158; 159; Peter Parley to Penrod p.30
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."