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Hardy, Thomas
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Hardy, Thomas
- The Hand of Ethelberta. A comedy in chapters. London: Smith, Elder & Co., 1876
- Paper
8vo (212 x 136mm.), 2 volumes, first edition in book form, one of 1,000 copies, publisher’s advertisement leaf at end of volume 1, frontispieces and illustrations after George du Maurier, with B4 unsigned (as in Wolff) and F1 signed F, publisher's red-brown diagonal fine-ribbed cloth, blocked and lettered in gilt and black, chocolate endpapers, in calf-backed slipcase, slight spotting, splitting at hinges, spines bumped at head and foot, some slight wear to edges and corners
Literature
Purdy, pp.20-23; Sadleir 1107; Wolff 2977
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."