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Cooper, James Fenimore
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- Cooper, James Fenimore
- The Water Witch or the Skimmer of the Seas. Dresden: for Walther, [not later than 18 September] 1830
- ink on paper
12mo, 3 volumes, first edition, contemporary orange-red boards with lettering on spine in gilt, green edges, first two volumes rebacked preserving original spines, lacking half-title in second volume, loss to inner margin of title-page in volume two (not affecting text and repaired), occasional spotting
One of the author's sea stories, this edition is extremely rare. Spiller and Blackburn in their bibliography note that the publishing arrangement was to "reap the advantages of an actual copyright in the United States, a virtual copyright in England, and the right of prior publication in France and Germany... The Water-Witch is the only genuine Continental first of the novels..."Only about 10 copies of this edition are thought to have survived. The novel was published in London on 14 October and in Philadelphia on 11 December 1830.
One of the author's sea stories, this edition is extremely rare. Spiller and Blackburn in their bibliography note that the publishing arrangement was to "reap the advantages of an actual copyright in the United States, a virtual copyright in England, and the right of prior publication in France and Germany... The Water-Witch is the only genuine Continental first of the novels..."Only about 10 copies of this edition are thought to have survived. The novel was published in London on 14 October and in Philadelphia on 11 December 1830.
Provenance
Sotheby's, 10 July 2001, lot 65
Literature
Spiller and Blackburn, p.62; BAL 3845
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate.
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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."