Lot 0099

SAYERS, DOROTHY L. 1893-1957. Gaudy Night. London: Victor Gollancz Ltd, 1935.

Similar Sale History

Sold

First Hardcover edition, signed by Gibson: Heading: Author: Gibson, William Title: Neuromancer Place Published: London Publisher:Victor Gollancz Ltd. Date Published: 1984 Description: Blue boards lettered in gilt, publisher

2023First Hardcover edition, signed by GibsonSee Sold Price

Sold

Signed by Frank Herbert: Heading: Author: Herbert, Frank Title: Chapter House Dune Place Published: London Publisher:Victor Gollancz Ltd. Date Published: 1985 Description: Maroon cloth stamped in g

2023Signed by Frank HerbertSee Sold Price

Sold

Signed by Frank Herbert: Heading: Author: Herbert, Frank Title: Heretics of Dune Place Published: London Publisher:Victor Gollancz Ltd. Date Published: 1984 Description: Red cloth stamped in gilt,

2023Signed by Frank HerbertSee Sold Price

Sold

Inscribed by Ian Watson, Chris Priest's copy: Heading: Author: Watson, Ian Title: The Embedding Place Published: London Publisher:Victor Gollancz Ltd. Date Published: 1973 Description: Maroon cloth lettered in gilt, publish

2022Inscribed by Ian Watson, Chris Priest's copySee Sold Price

Sold

Frank Herbert signed Heretics of Dune 1st U.K.: Heading: Author: Herbert, Frank Title: Heretics of Dune Place Published: London Publisher:Victor Gollancz Ltd. Date Published: 1984 Description: Red cloth stamped in gilt, pic

2023Frank Herbert signed Heretics of Dune 1st U.K.See Sold Price

Sold

SAYERS, DOROTHY L. 1893-1957. Unnatural Death. London: Ernest Benn Limited, 1927.: SAYERS, DOROTHY L. 1893-1957. Unnatural Death. London: Ernest Benn Limited, 1927. 8vo. Publisher's yellow cloth printed in black, printed dust jacket. Spine ends bumped, soiling to cloth, scattered sp

2022SAYERS, DOROTHY L. 1893-1957. Unnatural Death. London: Ernest Benn Limited, 1927.See Sold Price

Sold

Hatter's Castle, Sugned 1st Edition: Signed, 1st edition, Hatter's Castle, by A. J. Crown, signed by author, Victor Gollancz Ltd., London, Publication Date 1931.

2021Hatter's Castle, Sugned 1st EditionSee Sold Price

Sold

William Blake: The Book of Thel, 1928: Book Title: The Book of Thel Author: William Blake Date: 1928 Publisher: Victor Gollancz LTD in London and Payson & Clark LTD. in New York Limited Edition: The edition being limited to 850 copies for

2017William Blake: The Book of Thel, 1928See Sold Price

Sold

SAYERS, DOROTHY L. 1893-1957. The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club. London: Ernest Benn Limite...: SAYERS, DOROTHY L. 1893-1957. The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club. London: Ernest Benn Limited, 1928. 8vo. Publisher's black cloth stamped in orange, printed dust jacket. Spine ends bumped, spine c

2022SAYERS, DOROTHY L. 1893-1957. The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club. London: Ernest Benn Limite...See Sold Price

Sold

Dorothy L. Sayers Historic Photo, Christmas Card: Dorothy L. Sayers historic photo and Christmas card, card reads "With good wishes for Christmas and the New Year," signed "Dorothy L. Sayers," creator of Lord Peter Wimsey, receipt Maggs Bros. LTD, Lo

2016Dorothy L. Sayers Historic Photo, Christmas CardSee Sold Price

Sold

2023RCA Victor Vacuform Plastic SignSee Sold Price

Sold

Marc Newson, 'W. & L.T.' chair, 1996/1997: Marc Newson, 'W. & L.T.' chair, 1996/1997, H. 81.5 x 48 x 59 cm. Made by Marc Newson Ltd, London for W. & L.T., Antwerp, in 1996/97. Black rotationally moulded polypropylene. Marked: W.& L

2020Marc Newson, 'W. & L.T.' chair, 1996/1997See Sold Price

Sold

Roberts & Belk English Sterling Serving Tray: Hallmarked English sterling silver two handled serving tray. Roberts & Belk Ltd., London, circa 1906. 26"L including handles, 2940 grams. Adhesive residue to front of tray.

2023Roberts & Belk English Sterling Serving TraySee Sold Price

Sold

Agfa/Mentor Wonder Reflex Camera: Extremely Rare Slr Camera For 6.5X9Cm, Produced By Mentor And Distributed By Agfa Ltd. London, Based On The Mentor Night Reflex With Ultra-Fast Rietzschel Prolinear 1.9/13.5Cm No.190286, Here Engraved

2023Agfa/Mentor Wonder Reflex CameraSee Sold Price

Sold

Marcel Dyf (French, 1899-1985) L'étang imaginaire (Painted in 1979.): Marcel Dyf (French, 1899-1985) L'étang imaginaire signed 'Dyf' (lower right) oil on canvas 38.1 x 46.1cm (15 x 18 1/8in). Painted in 1979. Footnotes: Provenance

2022Marcel Dyf (French, 1899-1985) L'étang imaginaire (Painted in 1979.)See Sold Price

Sold

Erte Bronze: (Romain de Tirtoff, Russian, 1892-1990) L'Amour de vin, 1990, edition 194/500, signed "Erte", Finale Collection, Dyansen Corp., publisher, foundry mark for The Sevenarts Ltd., London, polychromed bron

2024Erte BronzeSee Sold Price

Recommended Items

LE CARRÉ, John (1931–2020). The Spy Who Came In from the Cold. London: Victor Gollancz: LE CARRÉ, John (1931–2020). The Spy Who Came In from the Cold. London: Victor Gollancz Ltd., 1963. 8vo. Original pale blue cloth (front joint ever so slightly leaned, extreme edge of foot s

1 day LeftLE CARRÉ, John (1931–2020). The Spy Who Came In from the Cold. London: Victor Gollancz

$500

Le Carré, John [David Cornwell]: Le Carré, John [David Cornwell] Call for the Dead London: Victor Gollancz Ltd, 1961. First edition, first impression, 8vo, half-title, original red cloth gilt, yellow dust jacket with 13/6 net pr

Jun 19, 2024Le Carré, John [David Cornwell]

£1,500

Kingdon Ward, F.: Kingdon Ward, F. Asian Travel Kingdon Ward, F. The Mystery Rivers of Tibet. London: Seeley Service & Co. Limited, 1923. 8vo, original yellow cloth; Idem. From China to Hkamti Long. London: Edward

Jun 19, 2024Kingdon Ward, F.

£180

Group of (3) Horse Racing Books: Group of (3) Horse Racing Booksto include: “Racing at Home & Abroad: Racing & Breeding in America and the Colonies”, John Hervey et. al., numbered 604 of 855, The London & Counties Press Assoc

Jun 12, 2024Group of (3) Horse Racing Books

$100

J.N. Fitch, Original Color Lithographs, Butterflies Studies: Beautifully detailed color lithographs of butterflies and caterpillars that include plates 815 and 813 originally published by L. Reeve & Co, London and illustrated by British illustrator and lithogra

Jun 12, 2024J.N. Fitch, Original Color Lithographs, Butterflies Studies

$20

12pc London Badge and Button Co. Ltd. Duck Buttons: The buttons are gilt, then meticulously sandblasted to achieve a clean matte finish. Subsequently, the protruding elements are carefully burnished to accentuate the design's intricate details. This co

7 days Left12pc London Badge and Button Co. Ltd. Duck Buttons

$10

(2) GOLDSMITHS & SILVERSMITHS CO LTD EDWARD VII SILVER BON BON BOWLS: (lot of 2) English Edward VII sterling silver oval bon bon bowls, Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Company Ltd., 112 Regent St W, London, c.1903, pierced and chased border with putti, lion's mas

4 days Left(2) GOLDSMITHS & SILVERSMITHS CO LTD EDWARD VII SILVER BON BON BOWLS

$80

Gustave Serrurier-Bovy (1858-1910) Belgian, Vase: Gustave Serrurier-Bovy (1858-1910) Belgian, Hammered Copper Vase. Size: 16 X 13 X 12 1/2 in. #5423 . Gustave Serrurier-Bovy was born in Liege, Belgium in 1858. When he traveled to London in 1884 he be

4 days LeftGustave Serrurier-Bovy (1858-1910) Belgian, Vase

$100

Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre Porcelain Flower Vase Castles of the Night Ltd 1/1: Wedgwood England Fairyland Lustre Porcelain Flower Vase Castles of the Night Ltd Ed 1/1. Flower vase with a ruffled rim, hand painted decoration to the body in Castles of the Night, gilt accents. Unde

Jul 14, 2024Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre Porcelain Flower Vase Castles of the Night Ltd 1/1

$3,000

Victor Junior Disc Horn Phonograph: This machine and its oak cabinet has been stripped and refinished with decal having been washed away. Otherwise in good condition. Has a desirable Victor Jr. reproducer in average condition. Has origi

Jun 13, 2024Victor Junior Disc Horn Phonograph

$200

[MAGIC & ALLIED ARTS]. Group of 8 volumes in original and d...: [MAGIC & ALLIED ARTS]. Group of 8 volumes in original and decorative cloth bindings. Including: SACHS, Edwin. Sleight of Hand. London: L. Upcott Gill, [1885]. Second, and greatly enlarged, edition. MO

3 days Left[MAGIC & ALLIED ARTS]. Group of 8 volumes in original and d...

$150

Antique Oak Rope Carved English Aneroid Barometer: Antique Oak Rope Carved English Aneroid Barometer. Made by O. Comitti and Son Ltd London. 9 inches diameter x 3 deep.

Jun 29, 2024Antique Oak Rope Carved English Aneroid Barometer

CA$40

British Police-Baton/ Night Sticks L. 24", 22", 18.5" 3 pcs: British Police-Baton/ Night Sticks L. 24", 22", 18.5" 3 pcs | Hand-carved heavy hardwood batons. Provenance: Property of a Prominent Grosse Pointe, MI Collector

Jun 13, 2024British Police-Baton/ Night Sticks L. 24", 22", 18.5" 3 pcs

$50

Group of (3) 22k and 18k Gold Rings: Group of (3) 22k and 18k Gold Ringsto include: George V 22k diamond solitaire ring, W. Wilkinson Ltd., London, 1935, having a round-cut diamond, approximately 0.2 carats, prong-set in white gold, on y

Jun 12, 2024Group of (3) 22k and 18k Gold Rings

$450

Bejeweled Sterling Box of Saudi Arabian Interest: Peter Nicholas & Co. Ltd., London, 1989. Rectangular cigarette box, single wood-lined compartment, the hinged cover engraved with a map of Saudi Arabia, Fort Najd, and Petromin University, the cities

Jun 13, 2024Bejeweled Sterling Box of Saudi Arabian Interest

$300

SIGNED CLARK WATERCOLOR VIEW OF LAKE ORTA, ITALY, 1927: Framed watercolor painting on paper, Lake Orta, Italy, signed lower right Clark, inscribed Orta and dated 1927 lower left, label verso for Alfred Stiles & Sons, Ltd., London, sight: approx 13.25&q

3 days LeftSIGNED CLARK WATERCOLOR VIEW OF LAKE ORTA, ITALY, 1927

$80

SAYERS, DOROTHY L. 1893-1957. Gaudy Night. London: Victor Gollancz Ltd, 1935.

Item Details

Description

SAYERS, DOROTHY L. 1893-1957.
Gaudy Night. London: Victor Gollancz Ltd, 1935.
8vo. Publisher's black cloth titled in gilt on spine, yellow dust jacket printed in red and black. Covers slightly rubbed, spine ends bumped, jacket browning, sunned on spine, chips and some creasing around edges, stain on front panel, large chip on top edge of back panel.

FIRST EDITION OF THE FIRST FEMINIST MYSTERY NOVEL, FIRST ISSUE, with 'ver' for 'very' on p 157, line 22. Called the godmother of feminist detective fiction, the forerunner to modern writers Gillian Flynn and Tana French, Dorothy Sayers author-cum-detective Harriet Vane teams up with Peter Wimsey to get to the bottom of a string of terror-inducing mysteries at the fictional women's college Shrewsbury, at Oxford. Gilbert A21a1.
For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Buyer's Premium

27.5% up to $25,000.00
26% up to $1,000,000.00
20% above $1,000,000.00

SAYERS, DOROTHY L. 1893-1957. Gaudy Night. London: Victor Gollancz Ltd, 1935.

Name: SAYERS, DOROTHY L. 1893-1957. Gaudy Night. London: Victor Gollancz Ltd, 1935.
SKU: 130520366
Price: 3500 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $1,500 - $2,000

See Sold Price

Starting Price $1,200

Sell a Similar Item

5 bidders are watching this item.

Shipping & Pickup Options

Item located in New York, Ne York, us

See Policy for Shipping

Payment

Bonhams

London, United Kingdom

226 Reviews

12,607 Followers