- 348
Lang, Andrew
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Lang, Andrew
- Two books from The Fairy Book series, including The Blue Fairy Book, Longmans, Green and Co., 1889-1906, comprising:
- PAPER
The Blue Fairy Book, 1889, 8 full-page illustrations and other illustrations in the text by H.J. Ford and G.P. Jacomb Hood, 16pp. publisher’s catalogue at end, original pictorial blue cloth gilt; The Orange Fairy Book, 1906, 8 full-page coloured plates, 17 full-page illustrations and other illustrations in the text by H.J. Ford, original orange pictorial cloth gilt, dust-jacket, dust-jacket frayed and torn; both 8vo, first editions, gilt edges, occasional spotting and browning, spines slightly bumped
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."