Yeats, W.B

4to (11 ½ x  8 1/2) , first edition, no.68 of 122 copies issued on italian hand-made paper, title page in red, errata printed on inside of back cover, printed slip on title page, uncut



 

Wade 114

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."

Published in a total edition of 200 copies in April 1916. This copy matches the Wade 114 description exactly:  it has the Spare illustration, 24 unnumbered pages, a colophon with a red head in profile and a note "This Edition/ is printed on Hand-Made Paper/ manufactured by/ F. J. HEAD & CO./ 21 Gr. Russell St./LONDON W.C." It has the Errata printed on the inside of the back cover  (six lines in black).

See previous lot for a note of Yeats' opinion on this publication.