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Joyce, James.
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description
- Collected Poems. New York: Black Sun Press, 1936
- paper
12mo (165 x 112mm.), first collected edition, deluxe issue, copy 2 of 50, printed on japon vellum, frontispiece after a crayon portrait by Augustus John, original cream boards, spine gilt-lettered, front cover elaborately gilt-decorated, top edge gilt, blue silk bookmark, glassine wrapper, gold paper slipcase, glassine torn at top edge, minimal wear to slipcase
Literature
Slocum and Cahoon A44
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing where appropriate
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
A very fine copy of the first collected edition of Joyce's poetry, published by Caresse Crosby, and signed by Joyce on the frontispiece. The edition consists of 50 deluxe copies and 750 trade copies plus three lettered, signed copies for private distribution. This small, elegant volume brings together Chamber Music, Poems Penyeach, and the poem "Ecce Puer".