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Faulkner, William
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description
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The Sound and the Fury. New York: Jonathan Cape and Harrison Smith, 1929
8vo (8 5/8 x 5 1/8 in.; 219 x 130 mm). Publisher's quarter white cloth, spine lettered in black, black and grey patterned boards, top edges stained blue, black and grey patterned endpapers; minimal wear. Original dust-jacket with illustration adapted from a Käthe Kollwitz drawing; some minor rubbing at spine ends and upper right corner of front cover, remains of small early cellotape repairs on verso of jacket not visible on recto.
8vo (8 5/8 x 5 1/8 in.; 219 x 130 mm). Publisher's quarter white cloth, spine lettered in black, black and grey patterned boards, top edges stained blue, black and grey patterned endpapers; minimal wear. Original dust-jacket with illustration adapted from a Käthe Kollwitz drawing; some minor rubbing at spine ends and upper right corner of front cover, remains of small early cellotape repairs on verso of jacket not visible on recto.
Literature
Massey 322; Peterson A6.2a
Condition
Condition as described in 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.
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 fine copy of the first edition of Faulkner's first great novel. This copy in the earliest state of the dust-jacket with Hindus's Humanity Uprooted priced at $3.00.