Rackham, Arthur.

Irving, W. Rip Van Winkle. Heinemann, 1905, number 44 of 250 copies, 51 coloured plates, original pictorial vellum gilt, very minor worming, slightly split at gutter, vellum slightly soiled, lacking ties--Ingoldsby, T. The Ingoldsby Legends. J.M. Dent, 1907, number 136 of 560 copies, 24 coloured plates, original pictorial vellum gilt, worming, browning, binding worn and soiled with tears and loss, lacking ties--Swift, J. Gulliver's Travels. J.M. Dent, 1909, number 63 of 750 copies, 13 coloured plates, original buckram gilt, slight worming, lower hinge split at foot, binding worn and soiled with loss to head and foot of spine, lacking two ties--Steel, F.A. English Fairy Tales. Macmillan, 1918, number 417 of 500 copies, 16 coloured plates, original pictorial vellum gilt, slight worming, binding worn and soiled with tears to head and foot of spine; all 4to, bookplates (4)

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."