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Chandler, Raymond
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
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The Lady in the Lake. London: [Western Printing Services Ltd. for] Hamish Hamilton, [1944]
8vo (7 1/4 x 4 3/4 in.; 184 x 120 mm). Publisher's red-stamped yellow cloth in pictorial dust-jacket; pastedowns and endleaves browned, two small spots on upper cover, ends of spine panel chipped, flap folds with a few small edge tears.
8vo (7 1/4 x 4 3/4 in.; 184 x 120 mm). Publisher's red-stamped yellow cloth in pictorial dust-jacket; pastedowns and endleaves browned, two small spots on upper cover, ends of spine panel chipped, flap folds with a few small edge tears.
Provenance
Raymond Chandler (ownership stamp on front flyleaf with his La Jolla address)
Literature
Bruccoli A 4.2a
Condition
some browning. Publisher's yellow cloth, red-stamped title on spine; pastedowns and endleaves browned, two small spots on upper cover. Publisher's pictorial dustjacket, in mylar; head and foot of spine chipped, some small tears in flap folds near edges.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
First English edition of his fourth book.