Mansfield, Katherine

4to (255 x 172mm.), first edition thus, number 404 of 1200 copies, 16 coloured lithographs by Marie Laurencin, original cloth with repeated design in green, lettered in gilt on spine, DUST-JACKET, slipcase, spine of dust-jacket slightly soiled, extremities of slipcase slightly worn

cf Connolly 40; Kirkpatrick D6

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."

The publisher's note (tipped-in on p.[vii]) notes that the volume "aims at presenting in one volume the best stories written by Katherine Mansfield at every stage of her career... it is not identical in contents with the standard volume of stories... under the same title."

Kirkpatrick notes that "though printed in 1939, the Second World War delayed publication until 1947".