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# - Biro, Val.
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Description
- Nine rough dust-jacket or upper wrapper designs for six titles, comprising:
Hartley, L.P. The Go-Between, ink and watercolour drawing for upper cover and spine, 190 by 150mm., signed "Biro" lower right--Milne, A.A. Birthday Party, ink and watercolour drawing heightened with gouache for upper cover and spine, 193 by 151mm., signed "Biro" lower right; Milne, A.A. Birthday Party, ink and watercolour drawing heightened with gouache for upper cover and spine, 189 by 156mm., signed "Biro" lower right--Neave, A. They Have Their Exits, watercolour drawing heightened with gouache for upper cover and spine, 209 by 166mm., signed "Biro" lower right, together with an alternative rough pencil sketch; Neave, A. They Have Their Exits, watercolour drawing heightened with gouache for upper cover and spine, 209 by 160mm., signed "Biro" lower right; Neave, A. They Have Their Exits, watercolour drawing heightened with gouache for upper cover and spine, 209 by 158mm., signed "Biro" lower right--Simenon, G. Madame Maigret's Friend, oil and watercolour drawing for upper cover and spine, 191 by 152mm., signed "Biro" lower left--Verne, J. Le Tour du Monde en 80 Jours, watercolour drawing for upper cover, 184 by 141mm., signed "Biro" lower right--Wren, P.C. Beau Geste, oil drawing for upper cover, 182 by 112mm., signed "Biro" upper left (9)
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
Val Biro (b. 1921) is best known for his Gumdrop series of picture books for children about a vintage car. He contributed an article entitled 'Techniques of the Book Jacket' to Book Design and Production in 1963.