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Rowling, J.K.
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Rowling, J.K.
- Three uncorrected proof copies, comprising:
- PAPER
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. Bloomsbury, 1998, proof copy, PRESENTATION COPY INSCRIBED BY THE AUTHOR (“for Sarah, | thanks for the | Blu-tak riot, | v. entertaining. | Jo | aka JKRowling"), original printed wrappers;
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Bloomsbury, 1999, proof copy, original purple printed wrappers
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Bloomsbury, 1999, proof copy, original green printed wrappers; all 8vo (3)
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Bloomsbury, 1999, proof copy, original purple printed wrappers
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Bloomsbury, 1999, proof copy, original green printed wrappers; all 8vo (3)
Provenance
Sarah Odedina (see previous lot)
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
A MINT SET OF THE UNCORRECTED PROOF COPIES FOR THE SECOND AND THIRD HARRY POTTER BOOKS. The proof of Azkaban issued in purple wrappers contains text in an earlier state than that presented in the proof issued in green wrappers.