- 138
James, Henry
Estimate
2,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- James, Henry
- A Little Tour in France...with illustrations by Joseph Pennell. Boston and New York: Houghton, Mifflin and Company, 1900
- paper
8vo, second edition, SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR ON FRONT ENDPAPER, original dark green pictorial cloth with castle ornament on upper cover, designed by Bruce Rogers, new preface, preserved in quarter blue morocco folding box, slight browning, slight wear to binding
Provenance
Mary K. Weld, the author's secretary, with her ownership inscription also on front endpaper ("MK Weld | June 1901")
Literature
Edel & Laurence A23b
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
From the library of James's favourite secretary Mary Kingdon (neé Weld, 1874-1953), who worked for the author from April 1901 until the summer of 1904 (see lot 140).