- 160
[Tennyson, Alfred and Charles]
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Poems, by Two Brothers. London: Printed for W. Simpkin and R. Marshall, 1827
- Paper
8vo (170 x 109mm.), FIRST EDITION, FIRST ISSUE, without half-title as issued, advertisement leaf following title, mostly unopened, ORIGINAL DRAB PAPER BOARDS, printed paper spine label, collector's chemise and green morocco pull-off box, spine slightly cracked, upper joint very neatly repaired
Literature
Hayward 244; Wise, Tennyson 1
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
Including four poems by Frederick Tennyson as well as the "two brothers" Charles and Alfred.
"To light upon any novel combination of images, or to open any vein of sparkling thought untouched before, were no easy task... But so it is: we have passed the Rubicon, and we leave the rest to fate..." (from the 'Advertisement')