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Hardy, Thomas
Estimate
2,500 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- Hardy, Thomas
- The Woodlanders. Macmillan and Co., 1887
- paper
8vo, 3 volumes, first edition, half-titles, in the scarcer secondary binding of dark green pebbled cloth blocked in black on front and blind on back, spines lettered in gilt, dark chocolate end-papers, preserved in green cloth cases and quarter green morocco slipcase, the tiniest of wear at corners of binding otherwise a a fine copy
A superb unopened copy. Purdy records that of the entire printing of 1,000 copies 140 were bound in the present pebbled cloth, as opposed to the buckram-grain cloth of the primary binding.
A superb unopened copy. Purdy records that of the entire printing of 1,000 copies 140 were bound in the present pebbled cloth, as opposed to the buckram-grain cloth of the primary binding.
Literature
Purdy, pp. 54-55; see Sadleir 1120
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."