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Larkin, Philip
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 GBP
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Description
- Larkin, Philip
- The Whitsun Weddings. Faber and Faber, 1964
- paper
8vo, FIRST EDITION, PRESENTATION COPY INSCRIBED BY THE AUTHOR ("Inscribed very gladly | for | Kenneth Hibbert | who will recognise | some of the settings! | Philip Larkin | 6.iii.64"), original purple cloth, DUST-JACKET, some light soiling and minor loss to dust-jacket
Literature
Bloomfield A7(a)
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
Kenneth Hibbert was Larkin's insurance adviser and a fellow member of the Hull Literary Club. His papers, including correspondence with Larkin, is now housed with the Hull History Centre.