- 43
Fleming, Ian
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
Log in to view results
bidding is closed
Description
- Fleming, Ian
- Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang. London: Jonathan Cape, 1964-65
- Paper
8vo (233 x 157mm.), 3 volumes, FIRST EDITION, FIRST IMPRESSIONS OF THE THREE ADVENTURES, illustrations by John Burningham, original pictorial cloth, DUST-JACKETS, some very minor tears to edges of dust-jackets, dust-jackets very slightly soiled, foot of spine for second volume very slightly bumped (3)
Literature
Gilbert A17(1); A17(5) and A17(6)
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 fine set of Ian Fleming's only stories for children: the three adventures of Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang, the magical car. The 1968 film adaptation famously featured a screenplay by Roald Dahl and Ken Hughes.