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Potter, Beatrix
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Potter, Beatrix
- Two 'large format' volumes, both in glassine. Frederick Warne and Co., [c.1906]-1909, comprising:
- PAPER
The Pie and the Patty-pan. [c.1906], early printing (with plain mottled lavender endpapers), 10 coloured plates and other illustrations by Beatrix Potter, original blue-grey boards, minor browning, slight spotting to edges, loss to front and back panels of glassine; Ginger & Pickles. 1909, first edition, first or second printing, 10 coloured plates and other illustrations by Beatrix Potter, slip of paper loosely inserted ("1st Ed | LL") in the hand of Leslie Linder together with later identification note, original buff boards, some minor spotting, minor loss to front panel and head of spine of glassine; both small 4to, pictorial label on upper covers, small creases and tears to glassine (2)
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."