Lot 14
  • 14

Alcott, Louisa May

Estimate
150 - 250 GBP
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Description

  • Alcott, Louisa May
  • A Garland for Girls. Boston: Roberts Brothers, 1888
  • paper
8vo (167 x 111mm.), FIRST EDITION, illustrations, original green cloth blocked and lettered in black and gilt, bird-and-flower patterned endpapers, 22pp. advertisements at the end (in first state), minor edge wear to binding, pp.94-95 with slight spotting, text-block very slightly cracked

Literature

BAL 217 (there was also an issue in red cloth)

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."

Catalogue Note

The author's last book, which actually appeared in late 1887, just four months before her death. It contains seven fairy stories for girls, each named after a type of flower, and each accompanied by a plate.