Lot 69
  • 69

Haggard, H. Rider

Estimate
300 - 500 GBP
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Description

  • Haggard, H. Rider
  • Rural England. Being an account of Agricultural and Social Researches carried out in the years 1901 & 1902. London: Longmans, Green, and co., 1902
  • paper
2 volumes, 8vo (217 x 142mm.), FIRST EDITION, one of 1,500 copies (of which 250 were sent to New York), 23 maps and 75 illustrations from photographs, publisher's catalogue at the end of volume 1, original dark blue cloth, spines lettered in gilt, spines slightly faded, some spotting to plates and text

Literature

Whatmore NF5

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

First edition of one of Haggard's rarer non-fiction titles.