- 139
James, Henry
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- James, Henry
- The Soft Side. Methuen & Co., 1900
- paper
8vo, FIRST EDITION, this copy without advertisements (as often), PRESENTATION COPY INSCRIBED ON THE HALF-TITLE FIVE DAYS AFTER PUBLICATION ("To Madam Paul Bourget | in friendliest remembrance | Henry James | September 4th 1900"), original deep red vertical-ribbed cloth gilt, preserved in quarter blue morocco folding box, some slight staining to covers, some spotting and offsetting
Literature
Edel & Laurence A54a
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
For the author's friendship with the French novelist and critic Paul Bourget (1852--1935) and his wife see note to lot 120 (see also lots 128, 131, 133 and 141).