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Tolstoy, Lev Nikolaevich
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Tolstoy, Lev Nikolaevich
- Anna Karenina: roman... v vosmi chastyakh [a novel in eight parts]. Moscow: T. Ris, 1878
- Paper
3 volumes, 8vo (206 x 138mm.), contemporary half calf, spines gilt in compartments with letters "V.A." at foot, with final blanks at end of volumes 2 and 3, p.135-136 in volume 1 and pp.471-472 in volume 2 slightly torn without loss
Literature
Kilgour 1196
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
FIRST COMPLETE EDITION OF ANNA KARENINA, one of the finest novels of the nineteenth century. All but the final part were serialised in Russkii Vestnik between 1875 and 1877, but the editor refused the final part on the grounds of immorality.