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Austen, Jane
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description
- Austen, Jane
- Mansfield Park: A Novel. Printed for T. Egerton, 1814
- Paper
3 volumes, 12mo, FIRST EDITION, half-titles, 1pp. publisher's advertisement at end of volume 3, full calf by Riviere & Son, spine gilt in compartments, gilt dentelles, all edges gilt, binding a little rubbed in few places
Literature
Garside and Schöwerling 1814:11; Gilson A6; Keynes 6; Sadleir 62c
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
Austen's third novel, which sold out within the first year of publication. John Murray later "expressed astonishment that so small an edition of such a work should have been sent into the world" (quoted in Gilson p.49).