Verne, Jules

8vo (187 x 134mm.), FIRST ENGLISH EDITION, half-title, frontispiece and 49 plates, 40pp. publisher's adverts at end (undated), original decorative blue cloth gilt, all edges gilt, collector's morocco backed folding box, head and foot of spine slightly bumped, occasional soiling, contemporary ink presentation inscription

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."

The first part of Verne's three Mysterious Island works, purportedly translated by the popular children's writer William H.G. Kingston. It was later revealed that the translator had really been Kingston's wife Agnes who was in fact responsible for all the translations of Verne's work which bear the Kingston name.