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Melville, Herman
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description
- ink and paper
The Works. London: Constable and Co., 1922-1924
16 vols. Large 8vo (9 x 6 in.; 228 x 152 mm). Publisher's blind-stamped blue cloth, gilt spine titles; few corners very slightly bumped, spines of two volumes lightly sunned.
16 vols. Large 8vo (9 x 6 in.; 228 x 152 mm). Publisher's blind-stamped blue cloth, gilt spine titles; few corners very slightly bumped, spines of two volumes lightly sunned.
Literature
BAL 13680, 13682, 13683
Condition
few corners very slightly bumped, spines of two volumes lightly sunned.
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
Limited to 750 sets, and containing the first printing of Billy Budd and Sadleir's bibliography of the author.