Lot 136
- 136
Kafka, Franz
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Kafka, Franz
- Proof copy and first edition of the Muir translation of The Trial, comprising:
- PAPER
The Trial. Gollancz, 1937, proof copy, original wrappers, slightly skewed, wrappers soiled, loss and tears to head and foot of spine; The Trial. Gollancz, 1937, first edition, original blue cloth lettered in blue on spine, dust-jacket, some loss to spine and lower cover of dust-jacket, repairs to reverse of dust-jacket; both 8vo, ownership signatures
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
Willia and Edwin Muir's translation of Kafka's novel first appeared in 1937. The proof reveals a number of small changes before publication.