- 28
Clemens, Samuel L.
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 USD
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Description
- A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court. New York: Charles L. Webster, 1889
- paper
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court. New York: Charles L. Webster, 1889
8vo (8 3/8 x 6 3/8 in.; 212 x 161 mm). Numerous text illustrations (some full-page) by Daniel Carter Beard, 2-page publisher's advertisement at end, with half-title, without ornamental "s" on p.59. Publisher's pictorial olive green cloth stamped in blue, black and gilt, spine gilt, pale green floral endpapers, in a green half-morocco slipcase; top edge slightly browned, minimal wear to spine ends, tiny split to cloth of lower joint at head of spine.
8vo (8 3/8 x 6 3/8 in.; 212 x 161 mm). Numerous text illustrations (some full-page) by Daniel Carter Beard, 2-page publisher's advertisement at end, with half-title, without ornamental "s" on p.59. Publisher's pictorial olive green cloth stamped in blue, black and gilt, spine gilt, pale green floral endpapers, in a green half-morocco slipcase; top edge slightly browned, minimal wear to spine ends, tiny split to cloth of lower joint at head of spine.
Provenance
Sotheby's New York, 20 October 2011, lot 28 ("Library of an English Bibliophile") — Susan Tane (bookplate laid in)
Literature
BAL 3429; Johnson pp. 50-52; Lily/Karanovich 97
Condition
Numerous text illustrations (some full-page) by Daniel Carter Beard, 2-page publisher's advertisement at end, with half-title, without ornamental "s" on p.59. Publisher's pictorial olive green cloth stamped in blue, black and gilt, spine gilt, pale green floral endpapers, in a green half-morocco slipcase; top edge slightly browned, minimal wear to spine ends, tiny split to cloth of lower joint at head of spine.
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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. A fresh, bright copy.