- 184
Auden, W.H.
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Our Hunting Fathers. Cambridge: November 1935 ("1935")
prokosch's own copy, one of five copies on "Incudine", numbered "B" in red, original black and olive flower-patterned paper on pinkish Ingres (Curwen Press Pattern Paper 14, by Albert Rutherston) silver foil label, blue thread, spare label inserted, "Bibliographical Note" on blue paper loosely inserted, Prokosch bookplate (signed), preserved in quarter orange-tan morocco case with blue marbled boards
Literature
Barker #5, p.202
Condition
Condition 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 The Listener XI, 281 (May 30, 1934), p.911 (Bloomfield C56) and reprinted in Look, Stranger! in 1936. According to Barker the imprint is genuine.