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Rackham, Arthur--Carroll, Lewis
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Rackham, Arthur--Carroll, Lewis
- Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. London: William Heinemann, 1919
- paper
small 4to (203 x 147mm.) PRESENTATION COPY INSCRIBED BY THE ILLUSTRATOR WITH AN ADDITIONAL INK DRAWING ("To | Johan Briedé | 22 | 9 | 19 | Arthur Rackham") on half-title, later edition ("fourth impression"), 13 coloured plates and other illustrations by Arthur Rackham, original green pictorial cloth, spine lettered in dark green, collector's cloth box, some spotting, owner's bookplate to verso of front free endpaper, ownership signature to verso of first leaf of first gathering, head and foot of spine slightly bumped
Provenance
Johan Briedé (1885-1980), the Dutch graphic designer
Literature
cf. Riall p.77
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
The ink drawing includes a self-portrait of the artist.