- 87
Joyce, James
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Joyce, James
- Ulysse. Traduit de l'Anglais par M. August Morel assisté par M. Stuart Gilbert. Traduction entièrement revue par M. Valery Larbaud avec la collaboration de l'auteur. Paris: La Maison des Amis des Livres, Adrieene Monnier, 1929
- paper
4to (234 x 182mm.), FIRST EDITION IN FRENCH, number 474 of 875 copies on Alfa Vergé (out of a total edition of 1200), original cream wrappers printed in blue, glassine, collector's brown cloth chemise and matching quarter brown morocco slipcase, minor tears and repairs at head and foot of spine, minor spotting to fore-edge (occasionally leaking slightly into outer margins) OTHERWISE A VERY FINE COPY
Literature
Slocum & Cahoon D17
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
The process of translating Ulysses into French had started before the first edition in English was published in 1922. Most famously, Benoîst-Mechin had suggested, and Joyce had approved, Molly Bloom's final "yes" as part of the process of translating the last chapter Penelope for a reading and lecture given by Valery Larbaud in December 1921. Mechin's contribution, together with others who assisted Morel or Larbaud, is not credited on the title page.