Kafka, Franz

8vo (208 x 124mm.), 5pp. advertisements at end, original publisher's blue boards with title lettered on upper cover and on spine, pictorial dust-jacket by Ottomar Starke dated 1916 with the printed section of a wrap-around regarding Der Fontane-Preis for 1915 (mentioning Kafka), collector's black morocco-backed folding box, endleaves and title-page slightly foxed, boards slightly warped and faded at edges, dust-jacket slightly soiled with a small tear at head of upper cover

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."

FIRST EDITION, following publication in the journal Die Weissen Blätter earlier that same year.