HUXLEY, Aldous (1894-1963). Brave New World. London: Chatto & Windus, 1932.
Sale 855 - Literature from a Private New Orleans Collection
Mar 19, 2021
10:00AM CT
Online / Chicago
Estimate
$3,000 -
$4,000
Sold for $10,625
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
HUXLEY, Aldous (1894-1963). Brave New World. London: Chatto & Windus, 1932.
8vo. Original blue cloth (slightly leaned, slight rubbing to spine ends and corners, small bump on bottom edge front board); original pictorial dust jacket (very minor wear and very slight chipping to top edge of spine and corners, touch of wear and creasing to foot of spine, otherwise bright); quarter morocco folding case.
FIRST EDITION of Huxley's dystopian novel, ranked fifth by the Modern Library on its list of the 100 best English-Language novels of the 20th century. Connolly The Modern Movement 75 ("brilliantly plausible fantasy"). A FINE COPY.
Condition Report
The physical condition of lots in our auctions can vary due to
age, normal wear and tear, previous damage, and
restoration/repair. All lots are sold "AS IS," in the condition
they are in at the time of the auction, and we and the seller make
no representation or warranty and assume no liability of any kind
as to a lot's condition. Any reference to condition in a catalogue
description or a condition report shall not amount to a full
accounting of condition. Condition reports prepared by Hindman
staff are provided as a convenience and may be requested from the
Department prior to bidding.
The absence of a posted condition report on the Hindman website or
in our catalogues should not be interpreted as commentary on an
item's condition. Prospective buyers are responsible for
inspecting a lot or sending their agent or conservator to inspect
the lot on their behalf, and for ensuring that they have
requested, received and understood any condition report provided
by Hindman.
Please email conditionreports@hindmanauctions.com for any additional information or questions you may have regarding this lot.