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Fall Great Estates Curated Auction
Lot 104:
William Makepeace Thackeray (England, 1811-1863). The Paris Sketch Book, by Mr. Titmarsh, in 2 volumes. First edition, 1840. John Macrone, London; Whitehead & Co. printers, London. Cloth boards with gilt lettering, in cloth cases and cloth and leather faux book slipcase with gilt lettering. John Tilleard bookplates front pastedowns.
Corners bumped and fraying, wear and fraying to spines, volume I spine torn and split, front board volume I partially separated, bindings loose, front and back boards and spine detached from text volume 2; wear and losses to leather on slipcase, shelf wear to bottom of slipcase.
Provenance: Sotheby Parke Bernet, New York, sale 4314, lot 142, 11/27/1979; private collection, New York City; thence by descent.
Condition: Notice to bidders: The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition. Photos are considered part of the condition report. Complete condition information is available by request, no later than 24 hours prior to the auction. All lots are offered and sold "as is", and Willow Auctions will not provide refunds based on condition. Timepiece movements, lighting and electrics have not been tested, and art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated.
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