# - Hewitt, Graily and others.

Hewitt, Graily. Sample for St. Paul's Restoration Fund, written in red and black, illuminated heading "Corporate Donations" incorporating initial, smaller illuminated initial on second page supplied by Ida Henstock, other initials and decorations in red and blue, 2 leaves, folio, written on rectos only, mounted on card, undated; Letter of thanks to the Emperor of Japan, written in black, initials and recipient's name in gold, 1 page, small folio, December 1910, mounted on card--Christie, H. Lawrence. 'Rabbi ben Ezra' by Robert Browning, written in red and black, the first page of text with illuminated initials and foliate decoration, other initials in green, 9 pages, 4to, on vellum, bound in imitation leather, undated; 'Saul' by Robert Browning, written in red, blue and black, title and initials in gold, 25 pages, 4to, bound in leather-backed boards, undated--Smith, Percy J.  'Caesaris Rubicone Visum', written in black, title in red, gold initial within blue decoration extended to lower margin, 1 page, small folio, mounted on card, [c.1906]; all on vellum (5)

Sample for St. Paul's Restoration Fund: slightly creased at edges. 'Rabbi ben Ezra': title on the upper cover somewhat faded. 'Saul': previous owner's label laid down on verso of title. 'Caesaris Rubicone Visum': very light marginal spotting. Endpapers of bound items slightly marked or spotted.
"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."