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Melville, Herman
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Pierre; or the Ambiguities. New York: Harper and Brothers, 18528vo (7 1/2 x 5 in.; 187 x 128 mm). Publisher's blind-stamped slate cloth with gilt spine title, slate endpapers; intermittent diminishing spotting but less so than often found, spine cloth lightly faded but gilt remains bright, some minor rubbing to covers.
Pierre; or the Ambiguities. New York: Harper and Brothers, 18528vo (7 1/2 x 5 in.; 187 x 128 mm). Publisher's blind-stamped slate cloth with gilt spine title, slate endpapers; intermittent diminishing spotting but less so than often found, spine cloth lightly faded but gilt remains bright, some minor rubbing to covers.
Literature
BAL 13666
Condition
intermittent diminishing spotting but less so than often found, spine cloth lightly faded but gilt remains bright, some minor rubbing to covers
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.
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 a novel of which a good portion of the first printing was consumed in the 1853 Harper's warehouse fire.