- 385
Spencer, H.; Lubbock, J.; Huxley, T.H. et al.
Estimate
7,500 - 10,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Memorial of British Authors on the Subject of Copyright in the United States. [No publisher, c.1872]
- document
printed both sides of single sheet, SIGNED BY CHARLES DARWIN AT END, mounted, framed and glazed, several folds
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
In 1872 with no copyright treaty existing between the United Kingdom and the United States, American publishers could reprint texts by English authors without payment to either author or English publisher. The text of this "memorial" was presented at a meeting of publishers in New York on 6 February 1872. It was also sent to Earl Granville, the foreign secretary, on 19 April 1892, signed by 51 signatories.
The present piece with 29 printed signatories (and Darwin’s handwritten signature as a thirtieth name) evidently comprises an interim printed version of the memorial.