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Faulkner, William
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
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Description
- printed book
Sartoris. New York: Harcourt, Brace, 1929
8vo (7 5/8 x 5 1/4 in.; 193 x 133 mm). Publisher's black cloth, spine and upper cover lettered in red; minor rubbing to spine ends. Original red and black dust-jacket by Arthur Hawkins; spine trifle faded, spine ends and corners chipped, top edge of front cover nicked. Half red morocco clamshell case, spine with elaborate gilt decorations and lettering.
8vo (7 5/8 x 5 1/4 in.; 193 x 133 mm). Publisher's black cloth, spine and upper cover lettered in red; minor rubbing to spine ends. Original red and black dust-jacket by Arthur Hawkins; spine trifle faded, spine ends and corners chipped, top edge of front cover nicked. Half red morocco clamshell case, spine with elaborate gilt decorations and lettering.
Provenance
Jean Hersholt (bookplate signed by him and his library label on front free endpaper) — Ingle Barr (bookplate on front pastedown)
Literature
Massey 289; Peterson A5.1
Condition
Condition as described in catalogue entry.
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 in the fragile dust-jacket, The Jean Hersholt copy, inscribed for him on the title, "William Faulkner, Culver City, Cal, 3 Jan 1932."