8vo, FIRST EDITION OF THE AUTHOR'S FIRST BOOK, original black cloth lettered in gold, DUST-JACKET, minor repairs to front free endpaper, minor tears and repairs to slightly faded dust-jacket spine, professional repairs to dust-jacket flaps, minor adhesive residue to price-clipped dust-jacket

Bloomfield A1(a)

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."

A FIRST EDITION OF LARKIN'S FIRST BOOK AND FIRST VOLUME OF POETRY. The dust-jacket, sensitively restored, is in excellent condition.