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Defoe, Daniel
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30,000 - 50,000 USD
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The Life and Strange Surprizing Adventures of Robinson Crusoe, of York, Mariner [-The Farther Adventures; Serious Reflections during the Life and Surprising Adventures of Robinson Crusoe: With his Vision of the Angelick World]. London: Printed for W. Taylor, 1719 [-1720]
3 volumes, 8vo (7 1/2 x 4 1/2 in.; 190 x 115 mm). Engraved frontispiece, folding engraved maps of the World and Crusoe's island, advertisements at the end of each volume, woodcut headpieces and initials; some spotting in first and last few leaves in each volume occasionally more extensive in vols. 2 & 3, folding maps laid down. 19th-century tan calf, triple-fillet borders, spines richly gilt, dentelles, edges gilt; neatly rebacked with original spines laid down, corners and edges a little rubbed.
3 volumes, 8vo (7 1/2 x 4 1/2 in.; 190 x 115 mm). Engraved frontispiece, folding engraved maps of the World and Crusoe's island, advertisements at the end of each volume, woodcut headpieces and initials; some spotting in first and last few leaves in each volume occasionally more extensive in vols. 2 & 3, folding maps laid down. 19th-century tan calf, triple-fillet borders, spines richly gilt, dentelles, edges gilt; neatly rebacked with original spines laid down, corners and edges a little rubbed.
Provenance
Alfred Trapnell (bookplate and shelf label)
Literature
Furbank and Owens 201, 204, 210; Moore 412, 417, 436; PMM 180; Rothschild 775
Condition
some spotting in first and last few leaves in each volume occasionally more extensive in vols. 2 & 3, folding maps laid down. 19th-century tan calf, triple-fillet borders, spines richly gilt, dentelles, edges gilt; rebacked with original spines laid down, corners and edges rubbed.
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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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
First edition of this influential novel, which was an immediate success, widely translated, and which inspired a huge number of imitations and adaptations across the world since publication. Rousseau recommended it as the first book which ought to be studied by a growing boy; Coleridge praised its depiction of "the universal man" and Marx used it to illustrate economic theory in action.