Lot 541
  • 541

WODEHOUSE. EGGS, BEANS AND CRUMPETS, 1940, FIRST EDITION, INSCRIBED (1 VOL.)

Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 GBP
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Description

  • Wodehouse, P.G.
  • Eggs, Beans and Crumpets. Herbert Jenkins Limited, 1940
  • Paper
8vo, FIRST EDITION, presentation copy, inscribed by the author on half-title, 4pp. publisher's advertisements, original orange cloth with black lettering, first issue dust-jacket (priced 7'6 on the spine panel), collector's yellow full morocco folding box with decorative onlays by Sangorski & Sutcliffe, spine titled gilt, browning to endpapers, minor spotting, some discolouration to boards, dust-jacket worn, minor chipping to bottom edge of spine, 7/6 on spine outlined with pinholes

Literature

McIlvaine A62a

Condition

Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, 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."