- 181
Greene, Graham
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Greene, Graham
- Getting to Know the General. The Story of an Involvement. The Bodley Head, 1984
- Paper
8vo, FIRST EDITION, PRESENTATION COPY INSCRIBED BY GREENE ("For Yvonne | The first copy | with all my love, | Graham | Sep 10 [?] 1984") on front free endpaper, half-title, original green cloth, titled in gilt on spine, dust-jacket, collector's dark green cloth slipcase, a touch of spotting on lower flap of jacket
Provenance
Yvonne Cloetta, presentation inscription; by descent; sale, Sotheby's London, 15 December 2011, lot 83 [part of]
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
A FINE INSCRIBED COPY, given by the author to his longstanding lover, Yvonne Cloetta (see lot 179).