Lot 187
  • 187

Kingsley, Charles

Estimate
600 - 900 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Kingsley, Charles
  • Hereward the Wake, "Last of the English". London & Cambridge: Macmillan and Co., 1866
  • Paper
2 volumes, 8vo, FIRST EDTION, PRESENTATION COPY, inscribed on half-title vol.1 "From the Publisher", half-titles, 2pp. advertisements at end of each volume, original red cloth gilt, uncut and largely unopened, folding cloth box, bindings slightly soiled, ?repairs to spines

Provenance

Albert Henry Wiggin (1868-1951), American banker and collector, bookplate; Lynde Selden, bookplates (now loose)

Literature

Sadleir 1338; Wolff II, 3807

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."