Lot 101
  • 101

Doyle, Sir Arthur Conan

Estimate
150 - 200 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Doyle, Sir Arthur Conan
  • Two first editions:
  • paper
His Last Bow. London: John Murray, 1917, 8vo, original red cloth gilt, advertisements at the end, bookplate of Sydney John Robinson, upper joint cracked, offsetting and spotting to endpapers, slight wear to covers; The Case of Oscar Slater. Hodder and Stoughton, [1912], small 8vo, six photographic plates, original grey printed wrappers, slightly browned, wrappers slightly stained with some repairs; first editions (2)

Literature

Green & Gibson A40a, B11

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."