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Lot 134
  • 134

Mayakovsky, Vladimir

Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description

  • Mayakovsky, Vladimir
  • Dlya Golosa [For the voice]. Berlin: Gosizdat, 1923
  • Paper
8vo (189 x 133mm.), [limited to 2000-3000 copies], designed and illustrated with tyopgraphic arrangements by El Lissitzky, photomontage on the title-page, indexing tabs at fore-margins, original decorative orange wrapper with designs by Lissitzky, in modern slipcase, covers slightly soiled, preliminary leaves detached

Literature

Hellyer 305; Ex-Libris 194; The Russian Avant-Garde Book 478-479; Compton (1992), pp. 92-96 

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."

Catalogue Note

El Lissitzky's striking graphics for this "typographically functional book" (The Russian Avant-Garde Book p. 54), which makes inventive use of the characters available to typesetters, present thirteen of Mayakovsky's most-quoted poems which were intended to be read aloud.