Lot 343
  • 343

Szyk, Arthur--[Haggadah]

Estimate
25,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description

  • Szyk, Arthur--[Haggadah]
  • The Haggadah executed by Arthur Szyk edited by Cecil Roth. Beaconsfield Press, Limited, 1939
  • book printed on vellum
4to, NUMBER 28 OF 125 COPIES SIGNED BY THE ARTIST AND EDITOR, printed on vellum in Hebrew and English, 14 full-page and other illustrations including decorative initials and borders by Arthur Szyk, original full blue morocco pictorial gilt by Sangorski and Sutcliffe, spine gilt in compartments, pictorial silk doublures with monochromatic illustration of Moses, original publisher's blue morocco-backed folding box, slight offsetting to free endpapers

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

A FINE COPY.

Described by The Times as "a book worthy to be placed among the most beautiful of books that the hand of man has produced."