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Andersen, Hans Christian.
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Agnete og Havmanden [Agnete and the Merman], Dramatisk Digt, Copenhagen: for the author, by Bianco Luno & Schneider, 1834, with a dedicatory autograph letter by Andersen written on the back of the wrapper, signed ("Forfatter")
- paper
first edition, with the one-page letter to Hr Agarsson, (Copenhagen, 5 January 1835), 138 pages, 8vo (c.16 x 10.5cms), printed wrapper with title on an elaborate blue background bound in, nineteenth-century cloth, gilt title to spine, spine somewhat sunned
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
Agnete og Havmanden (Agnete and the Merman) was published at the author's expense in 1834 (it actually appeared on 23 December 1833). The poem was later set as a cantata by Niels Gade.