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Greene, Graham.
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Collection of 43 French and other editions, many inscribed by Greene to his mistress and longtime companion Yvonne Cloetta, including two dedication copies, with 43 others:
- ink on paper
Voyages avec ma Tante. 1970, one of 40 copies, the dedication copy; Le Facteur Humain. 1978, one of 5 copies hors commerce; Le Consul Honoraire. 1973, one of 490 copies (this one out of series); Les Chemins de l'evasion. 1980, one of 20 copies (out of series); another copy; Monsignor Quichotte. 1982, one of 5 copies hors commerce; Dr Fischer de Genève. 1980, one of 5 copies hors commere; A la rencontre du général. 1984, hors commerce copy; Le Dixième homme. 1985, one of 20 copies; Le Capitaine et l'ennemi. 1989, the dedication copy; many inscribed with profound thanks for her help on the translations ("For Yvonne, who helped so much with the translation..." etc) or otherwise with intimate inscriptions ("For Yvonne with love, a special copy. Graham" etc), all Paris: Éditions Robert Lafont, some partly unopened, original paper covers, most with original glassine; Notre Agent a la Havane (Our Man in Havana). 1959 ("For Yvonne Cloetta, | a souvenir of our meeting in | Doula, | from Graham Greene. | Paris. April 22. 1959"); La Fin d'une Liaison (The End of the Affair). 1951 ("To Yvonne, after a delightful evening | with .... in Paris | from Graham"); Romans. 1960 ("For Yvonne, | in hope of another meeting in Douala, | from Graham Greene. | Paris, June 19."); Voyages avec ma Tante. 1970, dedication copy; Voyage sans Cartes. n.d. (For Yvonne with love | from Graham. | You must have bought it eight years | before we met by chance in Douala"); A La Recherche d'un Personnage. 1961 ("For Yvonne with love | from Graham -- a book | written on the way to Douala"); Routes sans Lois. 1959; Essais Catholiques. 1953; L'Homme et lui-même (The Man Within), 1988 ("For Y. The first novel | of 1929 -- not a good | one - with love from | Graham"); Living-Room. 1954; The Capitaine et l'Ennemi. 1988, dedication copy ("For Yvonne with all the love | of 30 years | from | Graham"); and seven others inscribed to Yvonne; chiefly Paris editions; together with 43 others, original bindings, some wrappers torn or detached; 8vo (86)
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."