- 603
Hammett, Dashiell
Estimate
35,000 - 50,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Hammett, Dashiell
- The Maltese Falcon. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1930
- paper
8vo, first edition, original grey cloth, spine in black and blue/green, upper cover with falcon design in blue/green, lower cover with Borzoi logo in black, top edge in blue/green, pictorial dust-jacket, preserved in matching quarter yellow morocco folding box, small chip to base of spine of jacket, a few other small tears to jacket, price-clipped, minor soiling
A near fine copy of the first edition, in dust-jacket, of one of the most influential detective novels.
A near fine copy of the first edition, in dust-jacket, of one of the most influential detective novels.
Literature
Layman A.1.1.b
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."