Sewell, Anna

8vo (6 5/8 x 4 1/8 in.; 168 x 105 mm). Wood-engraved frontispiece, 8-page publisher's catalogue at the end; some occasional light marginal spots and soilmarks. Publisher's green pictorial cloth, stamped in gilt and blind; recased, head and foot of spine mended, corners worn, some cockling and scrapes. In a green morocco drop-box.

some occasional light marginal spots and soilmarks. Publisher's green pictorial cloth, stamped in gilt and blind; recased, head and foot of spine mended, corners worn, some cockling and scrapes.
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.

First edition, inscribed (presumably) by the wife of the publisher, "From Mrs. Jarrold. Bracondale." The binding is similar to Carter's variant B in that the horse's head and rustic portions of the frame are in black while the floral decoration, reins and panels are in gilt, but the title is in black (not gilt). Very few copies of this rare classic appear on the market, and presentation copies inscribed by the author are virtually unknown as she died shortly after publication.