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Montgomery, L. M.
Estimate
20,000 - 25,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- paper
Anne of Green Gables. Boston: L.C. Page, 1908
8vo (7 1/2 x 5 1/8 in.; 190 x 130 mm). 8 plates including frontispiece by M.A. and W.A.J. Claus, 8 pp. of advertisements at end; occasional tiny spots in lower margin of a few leaves, tiny stain at bottom edge of first few leaves. Publisher's pale green ribbed cloth, spine and upper cover lettered in gilt, pictorial label on upper cover, in a mylar cover, in a green morocco slipcase; very slight rubbing to head and foot of spine.
8vo (7 1/2 x 5 1/8 in.; 190 x 130 mm). 8 plates including frontispiece by M.A. and W.A.J. Claus, 8 pp. of advertisements at end; occasional tiny spots in lower margin of a few leaves, tiny stain at bottom edge of first few leaves. Publisher's pale green ribbed cloth, spine and upper cover lettered in gilt, pictorial label on upper cover, in a mylar cover, in a green morocco slipcase; very slight rubbing to head and foot of spine.
Literature
Peter Parley to Penrod 124; Nickle Arts Museum, Editions and Impressions (2005)
Condition
occasional tiny spots in lower margin of a few leaves, tiny stain at bottom edge of first few leaves. Publisher's pale green ribbed cloth, spine and upper cover lettered in gilt, pictorial label on upper cover, in a mylar cover, in a green morocco slipcase; very slight rubbing to head and foot 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, first impression of one of the most sought-after children's books published in America, one of the finest copies to appear at auction. Only nine copies of the first impression, stating April 1908 on the copyright page, have appeared at auction in the last thirty-five years. The condition of the cover and pictorial label is spectacular.