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MACDONALD, PHANTASTES..., 1858 (1 VOL.)
Estimate
300 - 500 GBP
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Description
- George MacDonald
- Phantastes : A Faerie Romance for Men and Women. London: Smith, Elder & Co., 1858
- paper
8vo (197 x 125mm.), FIRST EDITION, half-title, original olive-green cloth, covers blind-stamped, spine gilt, collectors chemise and green morocco-backed slipcase, previous ownership inscription in ink on front free endpaper, F7-8 with small marginal tears, minor soiling to boards, spine sunned, bumped
Provenance
John Sparrow, book label; Sir Charles Oman, bookplate
Literature
Shaberman 8
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."
"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
First edition of MacDonald's first story to be published in book form.