- 88
Beckett, Samuel.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Collection of five volumes, all presentation copies inscribed by beckett to the novelist, poet and political activist kay boyle:
Sans. Paris: Les Éditions de Minuit, 1969, small 4to, first edition, one of 100 copies hors commerce, inscribed by the author ("for Kay with love | from Sam | Paris Feb. 70"), original wrappers; That Time. Faber and Faber, 1976, 8vo, first edition, inscribed by the author ("for Kay | with love | from Sam | London | May 76"), original wrappers; Pour Finir Encore. Paris: Les Éditions de Minuit, 1976, 8vo, first French trade edition, inscribed by the author ("for Kay | with love | from Sam | Paris | March | 1976"), original wrappers; Compagnie. Paris: Les Éditions de Minuit, 1980, small 4to, first French trade edition, inscribed by the author ("for Kay | with love | from Sam"), original wrappers; Mal vu mal dit. Paris: Les Éditions de Minuit, 1981, small 4to, inscribed by the author ("for Kay | affectionately | Sam | March 81"), original wrappers, very light spotting or dust-staining to wrappers of all volumes (5)
Provenance
Kay Boyle, presentation inscription by the author on title-page of each volume and ownership inscriptions on front free endpapers
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."