- 77
Henty, G.A.
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Henty, G.A.
- With Roberts to Pretoria. A Tale of the South African War. London: Blackie & Son, 1902 [1901]
- Paper
8vo (186 x 130mm.), FIRST EDITION, half-title, frontispiece, map and 11 plates by William Rainey, 32pp. publisher's adverts at end, original pictorial red cloth, all edges green, DUST-JACKET, booksellers label and contemporary ink presentation inscription on front endpapers, light spotting to title and frontispiece, dust-jacket worn at extremities with some minor loss, tear to upper panel of jacket repaired with tape on verso resulting in some browning
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
RARE IN DUST-JACKET. One of the best selling of Henty's novels, published a year before the author's death in November 1902.