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Doyle, Sir Arthur Conan
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- Doyle, Sir Arthur Conan
- The Maracot Deep and Other Stories. London: John Murray, 1929
- Paper
8vo, FIRST EDITION, PRESENTATION COPY, inscribed on title by the author to W.B. Maxwell "To W.B.M. | A poor exchange against | Mr. Raikes (who makes horribly | for self psycho-analysis), but | one of the four may find a mark | A Conan Doyle", half-title, 10pp. adverts at end, with 2 printed adverts loosely inserted (2 copies of each), for The Complete Sherlock Holmes Short Stories (verso Long Stories), and Partners (fund for Great Ormond St. and King's College Hospital), original pink cloth, lettered in gilt, PICTORIAL DUST-JACKET, modern morocco-backed box, dust-jacket slightly frayed
Literature
Green & Gibson A47a
Condition
the condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
"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
The recipient of this book was W.B. Maxwell (1866-1938), author of Himself and Mr. Raikes, published in 1929. The Maracot Deep contains four stories to which Doyle refers to in his presentation inscription.