Lot 38
  • 38

Dodge, Mary Elizabeth Mapes

Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description

  • Hans Brinker; or, the Silver Skates. A Story of a Life in Holland. New York: James O'Kane, 1866
  • Paper
8vo (190 x 125mm.), FIRST EDITION, title printed in black and red, frontispiece by Darley and 3 plates by Thomas Nast, 2pp. publisher's adverts at end (BAL state A), original brown cloth, collector's red chemise and morocco backed slipcase, small chip to foot of spine

Literature

BAL 4753; Parley to Penrod p.25

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."

Catalogue Note

As with most copies, the three plates on tinted paper were inserted with no apparent regard for page numbers given in the list of illustrations.