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Niffenegger, Audrey
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Niffenegger, Audrey
- The "First Editions: Re-covered" copy of:
- book with new dust-jacket
Winterson, Jeanette. Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit. Guild Publishing, 1990, 8vo, first edition in hardback, original black boards lettered in gilt
WITH AN ORIGINAL DUST-JACKET BY AUDREY NIFFENEGGER, 206 by 520mm., ink and coloured pencil, signed and dated "A Niffenegger 2017" with note by the artist
[together with:] Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit. Pandora Press, 1985, 8vo, FIRST EDITION, SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR ON TITLE-PAGE, original pictorial wrappers, slight browning, slight wear to extremities
WITH AN ORIGINAL DUST-JACKET BY AUDREY NIFFENEGGER, 206 by 520mm., ink and coloured pencil, signed and dated "A Niffenegger 2017" with note by the artist
[together with:] Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit. Pandora Press, 1985, 8vo, FIRST EDITION, SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR ON TITLE-PAGE, original pictorial wrappers, slight browning, slight wear to extremities
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
Audrey Niffenegger is an artist, writer and academic. Her debut novel The Time Traveler’s Wife (2003) was an international bestseller. As an illustrator she makes drawings, prints, photographs and paintings for books that she writes, illustrates, prints and binds herself. She has written three critically acclaimed graphic novels and the ballet of Raven Girl, her illustrated novella, was produced at the Royal Opera House in 2013.
“This is a long-time favourite book of mine – Jeanette’s writing is so lively and vivid, and the story of a girl raised in odd circumstances who discovers her true nature is one that I love and share”