- 131
James, Henry
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- James, Henry
- The Spoils of Poynton. William Heinemann, 1897
- paper
8vo, FIRST EDITION, advertisements at the end, PRESENTATION COPY, from the library of the Madame Paul Bourget with inscription on front endpaper, possibly in her hand or that of the publisher ("To Mme Paul Bourget | Amicus auctoris"), original light blue cloth lettered in gilt, four irises in blind on upper cover, publisher's device in blind on lower cover, preserved in quarter blue morocco folding box, some slight offsetting to endpapers, foxing to fore-edge
Provenance
Madame Paul Bourget, inscription (see also lots 120, 128, 133, 139 and 141).
Literature
Edel & Laurence A48a
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, when 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."