Lot 63
- 63
Hemingway, Ernest
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- ink and paper
A Farewell to Arms. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1929
8vo (9 x 6 ins; 230 x 152 mm). Publisher's vellum-backed gray boards with vellum corners, gilt-lettered black morocco spine label; lacks slipcase and (as often) the original glassine, spine mottled and one upper corner bumped, spine label chipped above lettering. In blue quarter morocco folding box.
8vo (9 x 6 ins; 230 x 152 mm). Publisher's vellum-backed gray boards with vellum corners, gilt-lettered black morocco spine label; lacks slipcase and (as often) the original glassine, spine mottled and one upper corner bumped, spine label chipped above lettering. In blue quarter morocco folding box.
Literature
Hanneman A8(b); Connolly 60
Condition
lacks slipcase and (as often) the original glassine, spine, spine mottled and one upper corner bumped, spine label chipped above lettering. In blue quarter morocco folding box.
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.
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
The signed limited issue, number 337 of 510 copies, published on the same day, 27 September, 1929, as the trade issue. The author's only signed limited issue of his novels.