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Wordsworth, William.
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- The Excursion, being a Portion of the Recluse, A Poem. For Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown, 1814
- PAPER
4to, first edition, with half-title and the errata leaf, presentation copy, inscribed by the author on half-title ("To | Edward Bland | as a Token of friendly respect | from Wm Wordsworth | Rydal Mount | April | 1834"), a few pencil notations in the margins, nineteenth-century maroon morocco gilt, marbled endpapers, preserved in folding cloth case and quarter morocco slipcase, some slight foxing, minor wear to binding
Provenance
Edward Bland, presentation inscription to him by the author, his ownership signature at St. Leonards on Sea, dated May 15 1834
Literature
Cornell 24; Wise 10; Tinker 2338; Hayward 203
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
An inscribed presentation copy of the poet's longest and most influential of all his poems.