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Galsworthy, John
Estimate
500 - 700 GBP
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Description
- Galsworthy, John
- Collection of novels, plays and others, comprising:
- paper
i) The Island Pharisees. Heinemann, 1904, first edition, first published impression (state not recorded in Marrot with the "Dolf Wyllarde" spelt correctly on the verso of the title page, but this title also listed), PRESENTATION COPY INSCRIBED BY THE AUTHOR, original cloth, collector’s chemise and slipcase [Marrot pp.8-9], boards slightly soiled and rubbed, corners bumped, bookdealers label on front pastedown; ii) The Forsythe Saga. Heinemann, 1922, first edition, folding family tree (pulling out to the right), original cloth, collector’s chemise and slipcase [Marrot pp.34-35], lower interior joint splitting, browning to endpapers, ownership inscription on front free endpaper; iii) The Silver Spoon. Heinemann, 1926, first edition, PRESENTATION COPY INSCRIBED BY THE AUTHOR on the day of publication "Aug 26. 1926", 8pp. publisher’s adverts at end, original cloth, dust-jacket, together with a pictorial dust-jacket, collector’s chemise and slipcase [Marrot pp.42-43], dust-jacket frayed at extremities; together with 21 others, including 14 plays; mostly 8vo (24)
Provenance
Largely Frederick S. Peck, bookplate
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, when 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."