Lot 23
  • 23

BURNETT, LITTLE LORD FAUNTLEROY, 1886, FIRST ISSUE (1 VOL.)

Estimate
400 - 600 GBP
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Description

  • Burnett, Frances Hodgson
  • Little Lord Fauntleroy. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1886
  • Paper
8vo (209 x 165mm.), FIRST EDITION, FIRST ISSUE, with DeVinne Press imprint on p. [210], signature mark "12" on page 177 and "14" on page 209, half-title, 14 pp. of advertisements at end, pictorial frontispiece and various illustrations by Reginald B. Birch, original pictorial brown cloth lettered with design in red, black and gilt, brown endpapers, previous ownership inscription in ink on front free endpaper, very minor and light soiling to covers, bumped

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."

Catalogue Note

A fine copy of the first printing of the author's first children's novel in book form.