Lot 132
  • 132

James, Henry

Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description

  • James, Henry
  • In the Cage. Chicago & New York: Herbert Stone and company, 1898
  • paper
8vo, first American edition, PRESENTATION COPY INSCRIBED BY THE AUTHOR ON FRONT ENDPAPER ("January | 22 1909. | Henry James | For my admirable | friends | Wm. J. White & | Mrs. White"), original grey-green linen-grain cloth lettered and decorated in gilt, top edge gilt, other edges uncut, preserved in blue cloth case and quarter blue morocco slipcase, slight offsetting from book-label, OTHERWISE A FINE COPY

Provenance

Barton Wood Currie (1877-1962), morocco book-label; sale of his library, Parke Bernet Galleries, New York, 7/8 May 1963, lot 244

Literature

Edel & Laurence A51b

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."