Lot 91
  • 91

Joyce, James

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description

  • Joyce, James
  • Finnegans Wake. London: Faber and Faber, 1939
  • paper
8vo (240 by 150mm.), FIRST EDITION, original red cloth lettered in gilt on spine, top edge orange-yellow, DUST-JACKET, collector's red cloth folding box, browning to preliminary blank and last leaf, extremely minor strengthening to dust-jacket, minor panel of discolouration to front of dust-jacket

Literature

Slocum & Cahoon A47

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

A PRACTICALLY MINT FIRST EDITION COPY OF THE AUTHOR'S DEFINING MODERNIST EXPERIMENT.