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Fall Great Estates Curated Auction
Lot 88:
George Eliot (Mary Ann Evans) (England, 1819-1880). Adam Bede, in 3 volumes. First edition, 1859. Publisher William Blackwood and Sons, Edinburgh and London; printed by William Blackwood and Sons, Edinburgh. With 16 page Messrs. Blackwood and Sons advertising catalog at back of volume III. Red cloth boards, gilt lettering; in cloth cases, with red cloth and leather faux book slipcase with gilt lettering. Michael Sadlier’s bookplate front pastedowns. Books 5 1/4" x 8 1/8".
Wear to covers, spines and corners, shelf wear and wear to top edges, corners bumped, some separation at front and rear pastedowns, bindings loose, Michael Sadlein labels to front pastedowns, top corner of page 105 volume I torn; writing in pencil interior of cloth covers; scratches, wear and losses to leather on slipcase, scratches to cloth on bottom and side of slipcase.
Provenance: Swann Galleries, New York, 10/7/1971; 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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