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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."
"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."