Lot 85
  • 85

Almanakh Grif 1903-1913

Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • [Griffon Almanac 1903-1913]. Moscow: V.M. Sablin, 1914
folio (288 x 208mm.), plain photographic portrait illustrations, original cloth, gilt lettering on upper cover, flat spine gilt, staining to earlier leaves 

Provenance

L. M. Turchinski, bookplate

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."

Catalogue Note

A collection of poetic and prose highlights from a journal whose contributors included Konstantin Balmont, Aleksandr Blok and Innokenti Annenski. This is number 25 out of a limitation of 570. In addition there were 30 "named" copies.