- 182
Auden, W.H.
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Poem. Bryn Mawr: November 1933 ("1933")
prokosch's copy, pencil note by him on front endpaper ("Printed in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvannia, | in November 1933 | F.P."), copy "A" of five copies on "Japan vellum" signed by Prokoskch (of a total edition of 22 copies), "Bibliographical Note" on blue paper by Prokosch loosely inserted, original red and green covers on silver tea-chest paper with white label, Proksosch bookplate signed by him, preserved in quarter orange-tan morocco clamshell case with brown marbled boards
Literature
Barker #1, p.196
Condition
ondition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, when 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."
Catalogue Note
The poem was first printed in Criterion, XII, 49, July 1933 (Bloomfield C37), and was reprinted in Look, Stranger! (1936). There is known a presentation copy from Auden to T.S. Eliot. According to Barker the imprint in genuine.