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Crane, Stephen
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
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The Red Badge of Courage. An Episode of the American Civil War. New York: D. Appleton, 1895
8vo (7 1/4 x 5 in.; 127 x ? mm). Title in red and black, 4-page advertisement bound at end. Publisher's buckram, spine lettered in red and black, upper cover lettered and decorated in red, black, and gilt, upper edge stained yellow, tan-coated endpapers; spine somewhat darkened, minor wear at spine ends and joints, inner hinges starting, small tear on right margin of front free endpaper, name erased from front free endpaper. Buckram slipcase; some soiling.
8vo (7 1/4 x 5 in.; 127 x ? mm). Title in red and black, 4-page advertisement bound at end. Publisher's buckram, spine lettered in red and black, upper cover lettered and decorated in red, black, and gilt, upper edge stained yellow, tan-coated endpapers; spine somewhat darkened, minor wear at spine ends and joints, inner hinges starting, small tear on right margin of front free endpaper, name erased from front free endpaper. Buckram slipcase; some soiling.
Provenance
Acquisition: MacManus Company
Literature
BAL 4071; Grolier, American 98; Stallman 3
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
First edition, first issue, with perfect type on p. 225 and no mention of this title in the bound advertisements.