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[Wilde, Oscar].
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- ink and vellum
The Ballad of Reading Gaol by C.3.3. London: Leonard Smithers, 1898
8vo (220 x 140 mm). Publisher's vellum-backed cinnamon linen cloth, gilt spine title and single gilt rule to quarter vellum on covers, top edge gilt with the others untrimmed; slight bow to upper cover and interrmittent faint dust-soiling to cloth, else a bright, unfaded copy.
8vo (220 x 140 mm). Publisher's vellum-backed cinnamon linen cloth, gilt spine title and single gilt rule to quarter vellum on covers, top edge gilt with the others untrimmed; slight bow to upper cover and interrmittent faint dust-soiling to cloth, else a bright, unfaded copy.
Literature
Mason 372
Condition
slight bow to upper cover and interrmittent faint dust-soiling to cloth, else a bright, unfaded copy.
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
Number 29 of 30 copies on japan vellum from a total first edition of 830 copies. The publiisher's limitation by Smithers is in purple ink above the copyright.