- 116
Le Fanu, Joseph [Thomas] Sheridan
Estimate
1,200 - 1,600 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Le Fanu, Joseph [Thomas] Sheridan
- The Fortunes of Colonel Torlogh O'Brien. A Tale of the Wars of King James. Dublin: James McGlashan, (London:) W.S. Orr and (Edinburgh:) Fraser & Co., April 1846--January 1847
- paper
first edition in the original 10/11 parts, 22 etched plates by Hablot K. Browne ("Phiz"), original pictorial pink wrappers, uncut, preserved in matching cloth chemise and slipcase, rebacked with some wear to the spines, most upper wrappers faded, wrapper for part 8 supplied from part 6 of another copy, some slight foxing to plates
Provenance
Estelle Doheny, morocco book-label on chemise, the sale of her collection at Christie's New York, Part IV, 17/18 October 1988, lot 1448
Literature
Sadleir 1375; Wolff 4012
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, when 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."
Catalogue Note
The scarce parts-issue of the only Le Fanu novel to be issued in this form.