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Gissing, George
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
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Description
- Gissing, George
- The Unclassed. A Novel. London: Chapman and Hall Limited, 1884
- paper
8vo (190 x 126mm.), 3 volumes, original greenish-blue fine-diaper cloth, blocked in black on upper covers and spine, spines lettered in gilt, publisher's monogram on lower covers, pale pinkish endpapers, preserved in matching green cloth folding box , very minor edge-wear, a touch of browning to the text leaves, but a remarkably fine copy
Provenance
Estelle Doheny, green morocco book-labels
Literature
Sadleir 978; Wolff 2559
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
A lovely copy of Gissing's rare second book, ranked number one by Sadleir on his list of Comparative Scarcities. The Unclassed, with its stark realism and pessimistic view of human affairs, was admired by both Thomas Hardy and George Meredith.