- 230
Kipling, Rudyard
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Kipling, Rudyard
- Two volumes, comprising:
- Paper
Stalky & Co. Macmillan, 1899, first edition, SIGNED BY KIPLING'S INSPIRATION FOR THE TITLE CHARACTER ("Lionel Dunsterville | (Stalky)") on title-page, original cloth, binding slightly shaken and worn, hinges splitting; [together with] Three titles from the Indian Railway Library, [c. 1890], APPARENTLY SIGNED BY E. NESBIT (as Edith Bland), three volumes in one, contemporary cloth, contents shaken and a few leaves becoming loose, binding worn; both 8vo (2)
The three titles within the Indian Railway Library volume comprise:
1) Under the Deodars. Sampson Low, Marston, Searle & Rivington, [c.1890], third edition; 2) The Phantom 'Rickshaw and other tales. Sampson Low, Marston, Searle & Rivington, [c.1890], third edition; 3) The Story of the Gadsbys. Sampson Low, Marston, Searle & Rivington, [c.1890], eighth edition
The three titles within the Indian Railway Library volume comprise:
1) Under the Deodars. Sampson Low, Marston, Searle & Rivington, [c.1890], third edition; 2) The Phantom 'Rickshaw and other tales. Sampson Low, Marston, Searle & Rivington, [c.1890], third edition; 3) The Story of the Gadsbys. Sampson Low, Marston, Searle & Rivington, [c.1890], eighth edition
Condition
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"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
Major General Lionel Charles Dunsterville (1865-1946) was a British general, who went to school with Kipling. He is acknowledged as Kipling's inspiration for the character of Stalky.