- 78
Fleming, Ian.
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Live and Let Die. Jonathan Cape, 1954
- PAPER
8vo, second impression, presentation copy inscribed by the author to the Duchess of Buccleuch and Queensbury ("To | Molly | For her bedside | from | Ian. 1955"), the duchess's ownership initials above ("M[ollie]. B[uccleuch]. Q[ueensbury]. -- | Brighton | 1959"), original black cloth, lettered and stamped in gilt, dust-jacket, jacket torn and soiled; together with a later American paperback edition, presented to the Duchess's daughter Lady Caroline Gilmour, with inscription in recipient's hand (2)
Provenance
[inscribed first edition:] The author's friend Mary ("Molly") Montagu Douglas Scott, Duchess of Buccleuch and Queensbury (1900-93), presentation inscription; [paperback edition:] her daughter Lady Caroline Gilmour (1927-2004), inscription; thence by descent
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."