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Hesse, Hermann
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Hesse, Hermann
- Typescript of the short story "Wärisbühel", signed and inscribed on the verso of the cover ("Mit herzlichen Grüssen von Ihrem Hermann Hesse")
- paper
31 pages, 8vo (190 x 140mm.), typescript with intergral wrapper, no place or date [Gaienhofen?, c.1909 or later?], gatherings loose, outer bifolium splitting at hinge
...Indem fiel ihr Blick auf mich und ich zog den meinigen bescheiden zurück, wagte aber nach einiger Weile wieder hinzusehen, und da stand sie immer noch und sah mich an, gerade mich, und ich konnte nicht gleich wieder wegsehen, sondern sah ein par sekunden lang gerade in ihre dunkeln Augen hinein...
...Indem fiel ihr Blick auf mich und ich zog den meinigen bescheiden zurück, wagte aber nach einiger Weile wieder hinzusehen, und da stand sie immer noch und sah mich an, gerade mich, und ich konnte nicht gleich wieder wegsehen, sondern sah ein par sekunden lang gerade in ihre dunkeln Augen hinein...
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."
Catalogue Note
This autobiographical short story was first published in Licht und Schatten, 1, No.6, in 1910. The title decoration - an abstract pattern formed of coloured zeros - is a characteristically attractive feature of the typescript.