ELIOT, SCENES OF CLERICAL LIFE, 1858 (2 VOL.)

2 volumes, 8vo, FIRST BOOK EDITION, half-titles, original blindstamped claret-coloured cloth, cinnamon endpapers, spines lettered in gilt, uncut, some repairs to hinges with some remaining cracking, some slight discolouration and water-staining at head and base of early and late leaves near spine, joints repaired

Frank J. Hogan; his sale, Parke-Bernet Galleries, 24 April 1945, lot 253; Estelle Doheny (1875-1958), morocco booklabels; her sale, Christie's New York, 17 October 1988, lot 1265 [part of]; Brian Fenwick-Smith, bookplate

Baker & Ross A3.2; Parrish 7; Sadleir 818; Wolff 2062

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."

Originally published anonymously in Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine between January and November 1857, this marks the first of the works to be released under her pseudonym. This first edition in book form was published in January 1858, in 1050 copies.