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Hardy, Thomas.
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Under the Greenwood Tree: A Rural Painting of the Dutch School. Tinsley Brothers, 1872
- PAPER
8vo (197 x 127 mm.), 2 volumes, first edition of the author's second published book, one of approximately 500 copies, original green sand-grain cloth, bevelled edges, covers with Oxford frame in black, spines lettered in gilt, preserved in cloth cases and quarter blue morocco slipcase
Provenance
The New York lawyer, art patron and collector John Quinn (1870--1924), bookplate
Literature
Purdy, pp. 6-8; Sadleir 1117
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, when appropriate
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
A lovely copy of Hardy's second book, the first in his great series of Wessex novels. Rare in the original cloth.