Lot 197
  • 197

Lawrence, D. H.

Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 USD
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Description

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Lady Chatterley's Lover. [Florence:] Privately Printed, 1928



8vo (9 x 6 1/4 in.; 225 x 160 mm). Publisher's mulberry boards with white paper spine label and phoenix motif on upper cover, lacking the plain, unprinted dust-jacket; top corners barely bumped with a short split to paper along upper board edge, but a fresh, unrubbed copy in blue half-morocco gilt slipcase.

Literature

Connolly 67; Roberts A42a

Condition

lacking the plain, unprinted dust-jacket, top corners barely bumped with a short split to paper along upper board edge
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 edition, number 426 of 1000 copies signed by Lawrence.