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[Burney, Fanny]
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- [Burney, Fanny]
- Evelina, Or, a Young Lady’s Entrance into the World. London: T. Lowndes, 1778
- paper
3 volumes, 12mo, first edition, errata on last leaf of the preface, publisher’s advertisements in all volumes, contemporary sheep, red morocco labels, later chemises and slipcase, spine ends slightly chipped, vol. 2 spine with small hole, vol.1 upper joint cracking
Provenance
Herbert L. Carlebach, book label; Hanna D. Rabinowitz, book label; H. Bradley Martin, bookplate, sale in our New York rooms, 30 May 1990, part lot 2679
Literature
Rothschild 545
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
An attractive, unsophisticated copy.