Golden Cockerell Press--Gill, Eric.

folio, number 275 of 500copies, 62 wood-engraved sub-titles, pictorial headlines and initials by Eric Gill, original half white pigskin, top edge gilt, original slipcase, bookplate, cataloguing slips laid down to front fixed endpaper, tailband slightly loose, some light soiling to binding

J.P. Foster (bookplate) [see lots 206-243, 13 December 2007]

Chanticleer 78

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."

a copy of eric gill and robert gibbings' masterpiece of fine printing and engraved illustrations.

Tipped in on the first preliminary blank is an autograph letter signed ("eric g.') to "rainforth" (presumably Rainforth Armitage Walker) noting that "at last the G.C.P. Gospels is finished... It's been a terribly difficult year for me - with the B.B.C. & the G.C.P. both pressing for work. The G.C.P. work has suffered in consequence I fear" (8vo, 1 page, Pigotts, North Dead High Wycombe, 19 November 1931), folds and repairs to punched holes