SOLD: THE RISE AND FALL OF  THE HOUSE OF SOTHEBY  by Nicholas Faith                                                                           Macmillan Publishing Co., First U.S. Printing, 1985                     Condition: Very Good+ to Near Fine in VG+ to NF dust jacket                                                                                                            This book interweaves the story of entrepreneur Peter Wilson with the history of England's Sotheby's (of which he was chairman) and the rise of the auction house as a dominant force in art transactions.  The book includes 8 pages of photos.  Modest spine end wear, one cover corner has very slight bump & pages are toned.  Else hinges & page binding are firm and there are no markings, tears or creases.  The jacket has identical modest wear on spine ends, there are light creases along front top & bottom edges & just a touch of wear at fold ends.