Lot 122
- 122
Greene, Graham
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Greene, Graham
- Nineteen Stories. Heinemann, 1947
- paper
8vo, first edition, presentation copy inscribed by the author to his publisher ("To Frere | affectionately | from his grateful | "author" - horrible term - | Graham Greene") on front free endpaper, original cloth lettered in silver on spine, dust-jacket, collector's chemise and green morocco-backed slipcase, minor browning, top edge of slightly browned dust-jacket frayed
Provenance
A.S. Frere, authorial inscription
Literature
Wobbe A20a
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, 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."
"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."
Catalogue Note
A.S. Frere-Reeves (1892-1984) was a director of William Heinemann from 1925, the managing director from 1932 and president of the firm from 1961. Greene dedicated The Comedians to him in 1966. His obituary in The Times on 6 October 1984 described him as “…one of the last of the great personal publishers who played a dominant part in the publishing scene… He was devoted to Graham Greene with whom he had a close and affectionate friendship…"