Patmore, Coventry

8vo, first edition, advertisement leaf and 3pp. publisher's advertisements, PRESENTATION COPY INSCRIBED ON THE TITLE PAGE TO DANTE GABRIEL ROSSETTI ("D.G. Rossetti, Esq. | With the author's kind regards"), original brown wavy cloth, spine gilt, brick coated endpapers, spine slightly worn, binding slightly rubbed

D.G. Rossetti, presentation inscription to him by the author; Lewis Kennedy Morse, bookplate and presentation inscription to him in pencil on fly-leaf

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."

See lot 136 for a note on Patmore, Rossetti and the Pre-Raphaelites.