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Poe, Edgar Allan
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- Poe, Edgar Allan
- Tales. New York: Wiley and Putnam, 1845
- PAPER
8vo, first edition, first issue, initial blank, half-title, 4pp. of publisher's advertisements at the end, copyright notice in 4 lines, T.B. Smith/H. Ludwig imprint on the copyright page, rebound in modern black morocco, spine with raised bands, red morocco label, new endpapers, speckled red edges, collector's linen box, leaves very heavily washed
Provenance
"Allen P. Ingersoll. Boston, July 1845", signature on front free endpaper
Literature
BAL 16146; Grolier American 55; Queen's Quorum
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
The first detective story in literature.
"the first important book of detective fiction, the cornerstone of cornerstones in any readers' or collectors' guide, the highest of all highspots..." (Queen's Quorum).
"Here...begins the detective story, with 'The Murders in the Rue Morgue', 'Mystery of Marie Roget', and primus inter pares, the character of the amateur detective who triumphs over the blundering police..." (Grolier, American)