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Wells, H.G.
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Wells, H.G.
- The Time Machine: An Invention. London: William Heinemann, 1895
- PAPER
8vo (170 x 111mm.), FIRST ENGLISH EDITION, original light green wrappers printed in blue, collector's chemise and green-morocco slipcase, minor repair to half-title, wrappers skillfully restored, some short tears
Provenance
Efrem Zimbalist, bookplate on half-title, Richard Manney, book-label on chemise, sale of his library at Sotheby's New York, 11 October 1991, lot 304
Literature
Wells 4
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."
"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
A tight and attractive copy of the first English edition which appeared a few weeks after the American edition with a slightly different text. It was issued in both wrappers and cloth.