13th Dec, 2023 10:30 GMT/BST
Lewis (C.S.).
The Allegory of Love, A Study in Medieval Tradition.
Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1936, first edition, viii, [2], 378, [2] pages, original cloth.
Sold for £80
Estimated at £80 - £120
Some spotting to fore-edge, extending into lower margin of pages 256-257 with slight wrinkling to latter, otherwise contents VG, no inscriptions, some rubbing to head and tail of spine. Rear top corner a little bumped, single crease to backstrip.
We are happy to provide Condition Reports to prospective buyers, but would welcome your request as soon as possible, preferably at least 48 hours before the Day of Sale. We cannot guarantee a reply to any requests made within 48 hours of the start of the auction. The absence of a Condition Report from a lot does not mean that the lot is in perfect condition. A Condition Report is an honest expression of our opinion, not a statement of fact and is provided as a service to the seller. All lots are available on public view ahead of an auction and we encourage prospective buyers to inspect an item in person where possible. Our Condition Reports are not prepared by professional conservators, restorers, or engineers, and are prepared with the naked eye unless otherwise stated.
Regarding Pictures, Prints and Works on Paper, works are not examined out of the frame, unless specifically stated. Tennants Auctioneers do not cover damage to gilded wood or plaster picture frames, or to picture frame glass whilst the item is in our possession.
We accept no liability for the opinions expressed in any Condition Report.
Auction: Books, Maps & Manuscripts, 13th Dec, 2023
The Books, Maps and Manuscripts sales encompass a broad range of collecting areas from early antiquarian books to modern first editions, which are sold alongside illustrations, private press, manuscripts, maps and atlases, early photographs, autographed letters and historic documents. Held four times a year, the specialist Book sales incorporate both private collections and libraries, and single lots from vendors across the United Kingdom.
Viewing
Tuesday 12 December 10am-5pm and morning of sale from 8am
If you've got a similar item to sell, complete the valuation form below and one of our experts will get in touch.