De La Mare, Walter--Robinson, W. Heath

4to (213 x 165mm.), first edition thus, PRESENTATION COPY INSCRIBED BY THE AUTHOR ("To Walter Sutton | with grateful memories + all good wishes | from W. de la Mare | June 1917.") on half-title, coloured frontispiece and other illustrations by W. Heath Robinson original green pictorial cloth gilt, illustrated fixed endpapers, some minor spotting and browning, corners very slightly bumped

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."

Although first published in 1913, this is the first edition of the edition illustrated by W. Heath Robinson. Later illustrators would include Claud Lovat Fraser (1924), Rowland Emett (1941) and Edward Ardizzone (1946).