- 339
[Wyss, Johann David]
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- The Swiss Family Robinson: or, the Adventures of a Father and Mother and Four Sons in a Desert Island...Translated from the German of M. Wiss. Printed for M.J. Godwin and Co., 1818
- Paper
2 volumes, 12mo, second English edition, frontispieces and 4 engraved plates (3 in volume 1; one in volume 2), folding map in volume 2, 1p. publisher's adverts on verso of the final page of text in volume 1, later full dark brown morocco gilt, flat spine titled in gilt, all edges gilt, marbled endpapers, together in collector's brown morocco and cloth slipcase, occasional spotting and browning, some loss to lower edge of leaf C5 in vol. 1 and to fore-edge of leaf I5 in vol. 2 (not affecting text)
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
This edition is the first version to have the title by which the book is now known. It was written by Wyss to teach his four sons about family values, the first part being published in Zurich in German in 1812.