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Doyle, Sir Arthur Conan
Estimate
300 - 500 GBP
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Description
- Doyle, Sir Arthur Conan
- Two copies of The Lost World, comprising:
- Paper
i. The Lost World. London: Hodder and Stoughton, [1912], 8vo, FIRST EDITION, 8 plates (3 photographic and 5 plain), original blue cloth, upper cover lettered in white and with gilt image of Prof. Challenger, spine lettered in gilt
ii. another copy, [1912], 8vo, FIRST EDITION, COLONIAL ISSUE, 8 plates, original red cloth, with similar lettering and gilding as above, 2 plates with very slight stain in corner (at p.170 and 176), one plate loose, spine slightly faded
ii. another copy, [1912], 8vo, FIRST EDITION, COLONIAL ISSUE, 8 plates, original red cloth, with similar lettering and gilding as above, 2 plates with very slight stain in corner (at p.170 and 176), one plate loose, spine slightly faded
Literature
Green & Gibson A37 a&b
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."
"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."