Lot 44
  • 44

Chase, James Hadley

Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Chase, James Hadley
  • Two volumes:
  • paper
No Orchids for Miss Blandish. [New York:] Howell, Soskin Publishers, 1942, 8vo (187 x 122mm.), first American edition, original blue cloth lettered in red on spine, dust-jacket, collector's chemise and red morocco-backed slipcase, some very minor browning, dust-jacket frayed at extremities;

The Flesh of the Orchid. London: Jarrolds, [1948], 8vo (185 x 117mm.), FIRST EDITION, original yellow cloth lettered in black on spine, dust-jacket, collector's chemise and black morocco-backed slipcase, soiled dust-jacket frayed at extremities (2)

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."