Novels

Austen's Pride and Prejudice (first illustrated edition, 1894), Croly's Tales of the Great St. Bernard (second edition, 1829), Dickens' Sketches by Boz (second edition, 1836, 2 vol.), Oliver Twist (first edition, first issue with the "fireside" plate, 1838, 3 vol.), and Memoirs of Joseph Grimaldi (first edition, first issue, 1838, 2 vol.), Harris' Uncle Remus (first edition, second issue, 1881), Lytton's What Will He Do With it? (new edition, 1864, 2 vol.); uniformly bound sets and collected editions of De Foe, Dickens, Fielding, Richardson, Scott and Sterne; a twelve volume set of Roscoe's Novelists Library (1831); together with others, 4to and 8vo, some wear to bindings, rubbing and loss to boards and spines, some soiling, spotting and browning; sold as a collection not subject to return

most with William O'Brien, bequest booklabel dated 1899; library stamps

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."

A full list is available on request.