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Milne, A.A.
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Milne, A.A.
- Four volumes, including two dedication copies, from A.A. Milne to his wife, comprising:
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i) Once a Week. Methuen, 1914, THE DEDICATION COPY (“My darling’s private copy of her own book. | A.A.M. | October, 1914”) on front free endpaper, Dorothy Milne bookplate; ii) Year In, Year Out. Methuen, 1952, THE DEDICATION COPY (“To my darling girl | this first copy of her book | Blue | May 6th, 1952”) on front free endpaper, crease to front free endpaper; iii) The Day’s Play. Methuen, 1911, third edition, presentation copy inscribed by the author “To my Dorothy - | with the author’s heart. | January 23rd, 1913.” on front free endpaper, Dorothy Milne bookplate; iv) The Holiday Round. Methuen, 1912, presentation copy inscribed by the author “To my Dorothy - | with the author’s heart. | January 23rd, 1913. | [And her name was “really Dorothy,” | after all!]” on front free endpaper, Dorothy Milne bookplate; all 8vo, original cloth bindings, some spotting and browning, bindings worn and soiled (4)
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
The copies of The Day’s Play and The Holiday Round are significant since they are dated a few days before Milne announced his engagement to Dorothy de Sélincourt. Thwaite mentions these two titles on page 149 of her biography of Milne.