Lot 277
  • 277

Stowe, Harriet Beecher

Estimate
150 - 200 GBP
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Description

  • Stowe, Harriet Beecher
  • A Key to Uncle Tom's Cabin; presenting the Original Facts and Documents upon which the story is founded... Boston: John P. Jewett & Co., 1853
  • printed book
8vo (238 x 164mm.), first edition, second printing (imprints of both Hobart & Robbins, Stereotypers, and Damrell & Moore, Printers, on copyright page), double-column text, 2pp. publisher's advertisements at end, original printed wrappers (BAL, state B with London: Low and Company in imprint on front), collector's chemise and brown morocco-backed slipcase, slight browning and spotting, some adhesive marks to inside of wrappers

Literature

BAL 19359

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."