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Johns, W.E
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Johns, W.E
- Collection of proof copies of Biggles, Worrals and interplanetary flight books, comprising:
- PAPER
Worrals of the W.A.A.F. Lutterworth, 1941; Biggles in the Orient. Hodder & Stoughton, 1944, binding soiled; Worrals in the Wastelands. Lutterworth, 1948; Worrals Goes Afoot. Lutterworth, 1949; Biggles in the Gobi. Hodder & Stoughton, 1953, upper wrapper and first leaf detached; Return to Mars. Hodder & Stoughton, 1955, loss to spine; Now to the Stars. Hodder & Stoughton, 1956, ‘Corrected | WEJ’ on upper wrapper; Biggles on the Home Front. Hodder and Stoughton, 1957, ‘WEJohns | Oct 17 [19]56’ on upper wrapper; To Outer Space. Hodder & Stoughton, 1957; Biggles on Mystery Island. Hodder & Stoughton, 1958; all 8vo, proof copies, original paper wrappers, many with ink stamps, some tears (10)
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where 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
These copies generally carry ink stamps from A.P. Watt & Son or Gösta Dahl of Sweden and were used for the translation of these novels into Swedish. Two appear to include a small number of textual corrections by the author.