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Braby, Dorothea--Jones, Gwyn
Estimate
500 - 700 GBP
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Description
- Braby, Dorothea--Jones, Gwyn
- Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. Golden Cockerel Press, 1952 [1954]; with additional wood-engravings
- ink on paper
small folio, number 352 of 360 copies, one of 50 copies specially bound, wood-engraved title-vignette and 5 full-page illustrations by Dorothea Braby printed in shades of pink, green and grey, original full vellum gilt, slipcase [Cock-a-Hoop 190; Cave and Manson p.253]; together with suite of additional engravings (2)
Condition
Condition is described in the 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
According to Cave and Manson at the time of publication 60 copies were bound in coloured morocco, 250 copies were bound in coloured cloth, and in 1954 the remaining sheets were bound up as 50 copies in full vellum. This copy is one of the 50 special copies bound in vellum and is accompanied by an additional suite of the coloured wood-engravings each signed by the artists and numbered 12/50, with one inscribed "For E. Moady". This vellum edition appears to be more uncommon than the morocco edition.