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Hardy, Thomas
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Hardy, Thomas
- The Return of the Native. Smith, Elder & Co., 1878
- paper
8vo, 3 volumes, first edition, one of 1,000 copies, frontispiece sketch map by the author, original brown diagonal fine-ribbed cloth, lettered in gilt on spine with ornaments in black (imprint 3/16" high), decorated in black on upper cover, double border in blind on lower cover (Purdy's primary binding, Sadleir's "B" binding), 1 leaf of publisher's advertisements at rear of volume two, some minor foxing, tiny tears to cloth on binding, some edge-wear and bumped corners
Literature
Purdy p.24-25, Sadleir 1113a
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, when 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."