Yeats, W.B.

prokosch's own copy with his bookplate signed by him, this copy number "iota (printers copy on ingres)", with an original drawing by prokosch (coloured in green, red, black and gold), signed in red by him on the colophon, original green, yellow, black and gold marbled paper wrappers, gold label printed in black, preserved in folding marbled case and blue cloth slicpase with gold spine, some wear to slipcase

Not in Wade; Barker 47

Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, when 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."

Also loosely inserted are (i) a printed and autograph note recording that this is a Trial Copy on Arches" and (ii) a "Bibliographical Note" by Prokosch giving the true date and place of printing: "Printed in Paris at the Imprimierie du Trocadero in November 1969". In the three numbered copies of this edition Prokosch had previously given the false place and date as "Ghent, Belgium. March 1936".

"Parting" was first printed in The Winding Stair (Wade 164) in 1929.