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Whitman, Walt
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 USD
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Description
- Whitman, Walt
- The Wound Dresser. A Series of Letters Written from Hospitals in Washington during the War of the Rebellion. Edited by Richard Maurice Bucke. Boston: Small, Maynard & Company, 1898.
- printed book
8vo (7 7/8 x 5 in.; 200 x 127 mm, uncut and unopened). Frontispiece and 2 other plates on japan paper. Original dark red buckram, printed paper spine label; chip in upper edge of spine label. Half brown morocco; some wear.
Literature
BAL 21448; Myerson A15.1.a; Wells & Goldsmith pp40–41
Condition
Condition as described in catalogue entry.
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.
One of only 60 large-paper copies, signed by R. M. Bucke; this copy out-of-series.
A superb unopened copy.
One of only 60 large-paper copies, signed by R. M. Bucke; this copy out-of-series.
A superb unopened copy.