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Timlin, William M.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Timlin, William M.
- The Ship that Sailed to Mars. A Fantasy. New York: Frederick A. Stokes, [1923]
- Paper
4to (304 x 233mm.), FIRST EDITION, American issue, 48 colour plates and 48 calligraphic-style text plates all mounted on gray paper, original parchment-backed grey paper covered boards, spine decorated and lettered in gilt, dust-jacket, quarter red morocco folding box, slight offsetting to endpapers, slight wear to slightly chipped jacket
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."
Catalogue Note
A near fine copy in dust-jacket of the much rarer American issue of 250 copies, distributed from the 2,000 copies printed in Britain. A number of copies are thought to have been destroyed in a warehouse fire.