- 18
Darwin, Charles.
Estimate
2,500 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- The Life and Letters...edited by his son, Francis Darwin. John Murray, 1887
- PAPER
8vo, second edition, presentation copy from the editor, with slip affixed to front endpaper ("Marlborough Pryor | from | Francis Darwin | Nov 1887"), autograph letter signed by the editor tipped-in, apologising that Pryor's name had originally been omitted from his list of presentation copies (2 pages, Wychfield, Huntingdon Road, Cambridge, no date) and presenting him with this copy ("...will you please me by pasting in the enclosed slip...), original grey-green cloth, foxed, hinges starting or fragile, some wear and discolouration to covers
Provenance
M.R. Pryor, presentation inscription; thence by descent
Literature
Freeman 1454
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."
Catalogue Note
Family presentation copy of the first published version of Darwin's autobiography. The recipient here is Marlborough Robert Pryor (1848-1930), a contemporary of Darwin's botanist son Francis at Trinity College, Cambridge (see lot 16)