Gaguin, Robert

8vo (180 x 114mm.), title printed in red and black, woodcut Viart device on title-page, woodcut initials, full-page woodcut on cc4v and repeated on final verso, without final blank leaf, nineteenth-century smooth calf gilt, spine gilt in compartments with red and navy lettering-pieces, gilt edges, a few marginal wormholes

Sir Edward Sullivan, sale, Sotheby's, 28 May 1890, lot 2552, £1-3s, to Rimell; William O'Brien, bequest booklabel dated 1899

Moreau III, 109

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."

This copy has an early note on the title-page about the book being prohibited.