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Dun Emer and Cuala Press.
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Description
- A collection of 42 bookplates. Dublin: Dun Emer / Cuala Press, 1903 - c.1970s]
various sizes, each lightly mounted on a plain sheet, including bookplates of W.B. Yeats (designed by Sturge Moore), George Yeats (designed by Sturge Moore), Elizabeth Corbet Yeats (designed by Mary Cottenham Yeats) and 14 designed by Jack B. Yeats including bookplates for John Quinn [see Hilary Pyle, Yeats - His Cartoons and Illustrations (Irish Academic Press, 1994) 2102], Kevin O'Duffy [Pyle 2104], [Kevin O'Duffy] [Pyle 2104a], O'Rahilly [Pyle 2105], Lily Yeats [Pyle 2106], Bernard Heape [Pyle 2108], Norah Lindsay [Pyle 2109], Margaret Griselda Fremantle [Pyle 2111], Lennox Robinson [Pyle 2112], Elizabeth Wyndham [Pyle 2113 (both sizes)], Cyril M.E. Franklin [Pyle 2114], May Sabina Stock [Pyle 2115], Charlotte F. Shaw [Mrs G.B. Shaw] [Pyle 2116] in addition to 25 other pieces, some modern reproductions
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
Over many years bookplates were a useful sideline for Dun Emer and Cuala Presses. No complete listing is thought to exist but this collection is representative.