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Faulkner, William
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
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Mosquitoes. New York: Boni & Liveright, 1927
8vo (7 1/2 x 5 1/4 in.; 190 x 133 mm). Publisher's blue cloth, spine and front cover lettered in yellow, top edges yellow, floral endpapers; minimal wear at spine ends. Original green dust-jacket printed in red with depictions of mosquitoes, advertisement for Soldiers' Pay on lower cover; spine slightly darkened, minor wear at corners and spine ends.
8vo (7 1/2 x 5 1/4 in.; 190 x 133 mm). Publisher's blue cloth, spine and front cover lettered in yellow, top edges yellow, floral endpapers; minimal wear at spine ends. Original green dust-jacket printed in red with depictions of mosquitoes, advertisement for Soldiers' Pay on lower cover; spine slightly darkened, minor wear at corners and spine ends.
Provenance
Margaret Rayon (signature, 8 January 1931, on half-title)
Literature
Massey 154; Peterson A4.1a
Condition
Condition as described in catalogue entry.
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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
A very fine copy of the first edition, first printing of Faulkner's satirical second novel, in the first state dust-jacket. Publisher's 4-page advertisement for the novels of Mary Webb laid in.