- 75
Hemingway, Ernest
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Hemingway, Ernest
- God Rest You Merry Gentlemen. New York: House of Books, Ltd., 1933
- paper
8vo (189 x 125mm.), FIRST EDITION, NUMBER 47 OF 300 COPIES, original red cloth lettered in gilt, original glassine wrapper, also preserved with envelope from the publishers, "House of Books, Ltd.", each in separate red cloth chemise and housed together in single slipcase, some tears and minor loss to glassine, some wear and minor loss to envelope, one edge of envelope split
Literature
Hanneman A11(a)
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
First appearance of this short story. Hanneman records that the limited edition was vastly over-subscribed.