- 161
Hemingway, Ernest.
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- A Farewell to Arms. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1929
- ink and paper
A Farewell to Arms. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1929
8vo (9 x 6 in.; 230 x 152 mm). Publisher's vellum-backed paper boards with vellum corners, gilt-titled black morocco spine label, original card slipcase with printed paper limitation label; unopened, new glassine, trace of rubbing to bottom of slipcase with one small spot of light staining at bottom of slipcase rear panel else an exemplary example, the fragile paper boards unworn and the vellum unfaded.
8vo (9 x 6 in.; 230 x 152 mm). Publisher's vellum-backed paper boards with vellum corners, gilt-titled black morocco spine label, original card slipcase with printed paper limitation label; unopened, new glassine, trace of rubbing to bottom of slipcase with one small spot of light staining at bottom of slipcase rear panel else an exemplary example, the fragile paper boards unworn and the vellum unfaded.
Literature
Hanneman A8(b); Connolly The Modern Movement 60
Condition
Extremely fine
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
An extremely fine copy of the signed limited edition. Number 263 of 510 copies, Hemingway's only signed limited issue. Hanneman notes that it was published simutaneously with the trade edition, 27 September, 1929.