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Poe, Edgar Allan
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- "The Raven" in The American Review: A Whig Journal of Politics, Literature, Art, Science. Vol.I, No. II. New York: Wiley and Putnam, February 1845
- paper
8vo (232 x 146mm). Publisher's printed wrappers, completely unrestored with only some minor chipping at spine ends and two corners; intermittent foxing most often to margins; cloth case.
Literature
Heartman and Canny (1943) pp.97-108.
Condition
see cataloguing
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 appearance of Poe's best known work in the scarce original wrappers. Long accepted as the first edition, this publication, though dated February 1845, takes priority over the newspaper appearance on 29 January, 1845 as it was sheduled to actually appear in early January. Copies in wrappers appear rather infrequently at auction, with only 3 other copies sold in the last three decades.