Heaven canto: Each sheet glued to mount verso (some with remains of glue verso), with a deckle at lower sheet edge (some with a deckle edge at left side), the occasional stray fox mark (in the margins), very slight discoloration at the sheet edges, a small area of soiling at the right edge of the contents page. The slip cover with minor creases and indents. Purgatory canto: with minor discoloration at extreme sheet edges, (some sheets with impressions from previous hinges visible only in a raking late at upper sheet edge), each sheet glued to mount verso, the occasional stray fox mark, a small area of soiling at lower centre on the contents page. The slip case with an area of lifted cloth. Hell canto: each sheet glued to the mount verso, with discoloration at the sheet edges, the occasional stray fox mark, a small area of soiling toward left edge of the contents page. Slip covers with minor scuffing and surface staining.
"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."