Lot 49
- 49
Clemens, Samuel L.
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- ink and paper
Mark Twain's Autobiography. New York: Harpers, 1904
2 vols. 8vo (9 1/4 x 6 in; 240 x 155 mm). Frontispiece photogravures to each volume. Contemporary crushed brown morocco gilt and patterned silk, spine in six compartments with raised bands and small red morocco insets to panels; spines lightly faded.
2 vols. 8vo (9 1/4 x 6 in; 240 x 155 mm). Frontispiece photogravures to each volume. Contemporary crushed brown morocco gilt and patterned silk, spine in six compartments with raised bands and small red morocco insets to panels; spines lightly faded.
Provenance
Richard Albert Stibolt (bookplates).
Condition
spines faded
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NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
First edition, with Twain ALS mounted to front endpaper. Clemens writes from London on 26 May, 1897 to a Miss Harrison, giving details of his new London address and requests any correspondence be sent care of his English publisher Chatto and Windus.