- 101
James, Henry.
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- The Bostonians. A Novel. London: Macmillan and Co., 1886
- paper
8vo (193 x 125mm.), 3 volumes, first edition, 2pp. publisher's advertisements at end of volume 2, and 4pp. of same at end of volume 3, original blue-green cloth, covers with black fillet borders, spines lettered in gilt, brown endpapers, later slipcase, some cockling to volume 2 covers
Provenance
Robert W. Cowan, armorial bookplates; Alexander M. Cowan, inkstamps and ownership inscriptions on half-titles
Literature
Edel and Laurence A28a; Sadleir 1265; Wolff 3559
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."