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James, Henry
Estimate
700 - 1,100 GBP
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- James, Henry
- Daisy Miller. A Comedy in Three Acts. Boston and New York: Houghton, Mifflin and company, 1899
- paper
12mo, first published edition of the author's stage adaptation, PRESENTATION COPY INSCRIBED BY THE AUTHOR ("For an unknown friend | Henry James | [?] | March 8th 1905"), original green cloth, upper cover decorated in gilt, spine and upper covered lettered in gilt, top edge green, preserved in matching green cloth folding box, spine slightly chipped at head and base, minor browning
Literature
Edel & Laurence A18b
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, when 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
This presentation copy was inscribed by James when on his American tour in 1904-05. trip in 1905. James's controversially critical book The American Scene, based on his travels, was published in 1907 (see lot 144).