complaining that his inscribed copy of All What Jazz has appeared in a dealer's catalogue ("...I can imagine that to ask an author to sign our copy of his book, on the pretence of enjoying or admiring it, and then to sell this copy to a secondhand bookseller, may seem a clever way of making money. I think I should tell you that it is also regarded as a mean and contemptible way..."), 1 page, 8vo, headed stationery of University of Hull Library, 18 January 1972, with envelope

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."