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Dodgson, Charles Lutwidge "Lewis Carroll".
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Three presentation copies of ephemera together with autograph note, comprising:
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Doublets. [Oxford: no publisher, 1879], abridged edition, presentation copy inscribed by the author 'Lilian Deane | from the Author. | A memento of | Dec. 19, | 1889.' on page one, [Williams, Madan, Green and Crutch 134], some slight spotting, together with envelope with loss to surface; Autograph note inscribed 'Lilian Deane, | with the affectionate regards | of Lewis Carroll. | June 6, 1890' providing a 'New Rule for Doublets', 50 by 51mm., together with envelope; An Easter Greeting... [Oxford: no publisher, c.1889], new edition, presentation copy inscribed by the author 'Lilian Deane, | from Lewis Carroll. | Eastertide, 1890.' on page one, [cf Williams, Madan, Green and Crutch 116b], minor tear; Christmas Greetings... [London: Macmillan, 1884], presentation copy inscribed by the author 'Lilian Deane, | from Lewis Carroll. | A memento of Xmas, 1889.', [Williams, Madan, Green and Crutch 162]
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
Inscribed in the author's characteristic purple ink.
On 19 December 1889 Dodgson visited Birmingham for a performance of Alice at Edgbaston High School. Edward Wakeling notes in Lewis Carroll's Diaries that 'a number of presentations were made to pupils at the school' (see Lewis Carroll's Diaries, Vol 8, p. 497). Lilian Deane was probably a pupil at Edgbaston High School although it is possible she was related to Henry Deane (b.1839), an Oxford academic and contemporary of Dodgson's.