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Frink, Elisabeth.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Two volumes, comprising:
Aesop. Aesop's Fables. R. Alistair McAlpine & Leslie Waddington, 1968, one of 275 copies of which this is number 149 of 250 copies numbered and signed by the illustrator, four lithographs by Elizabeth Frink together with 46 other illustrations, original morocco with design in gilt on upper cover, original slipcase--Chaucer, Geoffrey. Etchings illustrating Chaucer's 'Canterbury Tales'. Leslie Waddington, 1972, one of 300 copies of which this is A9 of 50 "de tete" copies lettered, numbered and signed by the illustrator, 19 copper plate etchings by Elizabeth Frink, original full morocco with bird design on vellum inlaid on upper cover, original slipcase, some minor chips to binding, slipcase soiled (2)
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."