Shelley, Percy Bysshe

8vo, FIRST EDITION, thirteen fly-titles, without errata leaf, full calf by Tout, ruled in gilt with floral ornaments at corners, spine gilt in compartments, gilt dentelles, top edge gilt, marbled endpapers, rebacked preserving spine, corners of boards repaired, occasional light spotting

Ashley Library V p.88; Granniss 78; Wise, A Shelley Library p.70

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."

According to Buxton-Forman, "the list of errata with probably compiled after the book had begun to be circulated: hence its frequent absence from copies" (The Shelley Library (1886), p.109)