[History]

i) Haworth, M.E. Road Scrapings. Tinsley Brothers, 1882, frontispiece, pictorial title and 10 lithographed plates, upper inner hinge fragile; ii) Kee, Robert. A Sign of the Times. Eyre & Spottiswoode, 1955, inscribed, together with 6 other titles by the author, 5 of which inscribed; iii) Garnett, Richard. Constance Garnett. Sinclair-Stevenson, 1991, inscribed by the author as a Golden Wedding present, dust-jacket; iv) Wilson, A.N. The Victorians. Hutchinson, 2002, first edition, inscribed, dust-jacket, together with an inscribed copy of "After The Victorians". New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2005; together with 16 others, of which 3 inscribed to Deborah, Duchess of Devonshire, mostly 8vo, original cloth and wrappers, each with the Duchess's bookplate, some with ownership signature, occasional browning and wear to dust-jackets (27)

Condition is as 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."

Robert Kee (1919-2013) was a great friend of the Devonshires and the Mitford sisters.