Lot 82
  • 82

Mitchell, Margaret

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Mitchell, Margaret
  • Gone With the Wind. New York: The Macmillan Company, 1936
In 8s (8 1/2 x 5 5/8 in.; 216 x 142 mm). A bit of foxing to fore-edges. Publisher's gray cloth, lettered in blue; some light marginal foxing, one light crease to spine. Publisher's dust-jacket; relined and professionally restored with minor loss.

Condition

In 8s (8 1/2 x 5 5/8 in.; 216 x 142 mm). A bit of foxing to fore-edges. Publisher's gray cloth, lettered in blue; some light marginal foxing, one light crease to spine. Publisher's dust-jacket; relined and professionally restored.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

Catalogue Note

First edition, first issue, with May 1936 on title-page verso. A rare family presentation copy, inscribed and signed by Mitchell on the front free endpaper to Clara Mitchell McConnell, her aunt: "For Aunt Clara With love from Margaret Mitchell, June 29, 1936." Laid in to the book is a copy of Mitchell's calling card (Mr. John Robert Marsh), as well as an autograph note from her, which evidently accompanied a floral arrangement: "So sorry to hear of your illness. Hope you're going to be better soon. Margaret and John Marsh."