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Steinbeck, John
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Steinbeck, John
- Saint Katy the Virgin. New York: Covici-Friede, 1936
- paper
12mo (168 x 115mm.), FIRST EDITION, LIMITED ISSUE, NUMBER 164 OF 199 COPIES SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR, printed in red and black, original gold cloth-backed patterned boards of gilt and orange, uncut, publisher's Christmas sentiment advertising Of Mice and Men loosely inserted, acetate, collector's quarter green morocco clamshell box
Provenance
Kenyon Starling (1905-1983), Dayton, Ohio, business man and book collector, book-label affixed to box
Literature
Goldstone and Payne A6a
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."
Catalogue Note
This short story was issued as a Christmas gift for "friends of Covici-Friede."