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Butler, George
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1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Butler, George
- The "First Editions: Re-covered" copy of:
- book with new dust-jacket
Lee, Harper. To Kill a Mockingbird. Heinemann, 1960, 8vo, first English edition, original burgundy cloth lettered in silver, foot of spine and upper cover slightly sunned
WITH AN ORIGINAL DUST-JACKET BY GEORGE BUTLER, 203 by 545mm., pen, ink and watercolour, signed by the artist ("George Butler") together with a note by the artist, signed and dated ("George Butler 2nd Oct. 2017")
WITH AN ORIGINAL DUST-JACKET BY GEORGE BUTLER, 203 by 545mm., pen, ink and watercolour, signed by the artist ("George Butler") together with a note by the artist, signed and dated ("George Butler 2nd Oct. 2017")
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
George Butler is an award-winning artist and illustrator specialising in travel and current affairs reportage. His drawings have been published by The Times, New York Times, BBC, CNN, and Der Spiegel. His work has been shown in the Imperial War Museum North and forms part of the National Archive held in the V&A Museum.
“To Kill a Mockingbird has always been close enough to reality for me to want to draw it. Both at the time it was written and now, it is still relevant. Still a great lesson. I’ve always preferred books with more pictures than words but this is an exception”