MACDONALD, THE PRINCESS AND THE CURDIE, 1883 (1 VOL.)

8vo (172 x 114mm.), FIRST EDITION, half-title, 32 pp. advertisements dated Oct. 1882, 10 illustrations by James Allen, original pale olive-green cloth, reddish brown decorations, gilt lettering, pale floral endpapers, yellow edges, collector's chemise and green morocco-backed slipcase, minor spotting and browning, spine sunned, minor rubbing at extremities, bumped

Shaberman 74

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."

First edition of this sequel to The Princess and the Goblin (see LOT 143), which ended with the line "The rest of the history of 'The Princess and Curdie' must be kept for another volume". It would be a dozen years for this sequel to appear in book form.