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Williams, William Carlos and Frost, Robert.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Collection of first editions:
Williams, William Carlos. The Tempers. Elkin Mathews, 1913, signed by the author on front endpaper, original boards, slight wear to binding; A Book of Poems. Al Que Quiere! Boston: the Four Seas Company, 1917, signed by the author on front endpaper, first binding of tan boards printed and decorated in black with author's name mis-spelt on spine; Sour Grapes. Boston: the Four Seas Company, 1921, original boards, spine-label printed in green; A Beginning on the Short Story. Yonkers, New York: the Alicat Bookshop Press, 1950, original wrappers--Frost, Robert. A Boy's Will. David Nutt, 1913, the author's first regularly published book, binding D in original cream linen-paper wrappers stamped and lettered in black; From Snow to Snow. New York: Heny Holt and Company, 1936, dust- jacket; The Lone Striker. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1933, no.8 of the Borzoi Chap Books, original paper covers; first editions, various sizes (7)
Condition
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"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
A collection of early works by two of America's most important twentieth century poets: one of its greatest modernists (Williams) and one of its finest poetic craftsmen (Frost).