Lot 123
- 123
Greene, Graham and Carol Reed
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Greene, Graham and Carol Reed
- The Third Man: a film by Graham Greene and Carol Reed. Lorrimer, 1969
- paper
8vo, first edition, Graham Greene's "own personal file copy" signed on title-page, publisher's 'Not for Sale' label tipped-in to title-page, original printed wrappers, collector's full black morocco folding box by Sangorski and Sutcliffe with design of Orson Welles as Harry Lime in grey and white morocco onlays and with lettering in orange morocco onlays
Provenance
Graham Greene, ownership signature
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
Loosely inserted is a typed letter signed ("Graham Greene") certifying that this copy is his own copy and "bears my ownership signature", dated 10 March 1990, some creases and browning to letter