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Beckett, Samuel.
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Six works in English, all presentation copies inscribed by the author to the actor patrick magee and his wife belle
How It Is. John Calder, 1964, 8vo, first english edition, one of 100 'series b' copies on handmade paper signed by the author and inscribed by him ("for Pat | with love | from Sam | 31.12.64"), original fawn morocco, top edge gilt, others uncut, slipcase [Federman & Fletcher 384.101], slight wear to slipcase
[with:] No's Knife. Collected Shorter Prose 1945-1966. 1967, first edition, inscribed by the author ("for | Pat & Belle | with love | from Sam"), original orange-red cloth, dustjacket; Proust and Three Dialogues. 1970, reprint, inscribed by the author ("for Pat & Belle | with love | from Sam"), original purple cloth, dustjacket; More Pricks Than Kicks. 1970, reprint, inscribed by the author ("for Pat & Belle | with love | from Sam"), original dark grey cloth, dustjacket; Breath and other shorts. Faber and Faber, 1971, first collected edition, inscribed by the author ("for | Pat & Belle | with love | from Sam"), original dark green cloth, dustjacket; The Lost Ones. Translated from the original French by the author. 1972, first english edition, inscribed by the author ("for Pat & Belle | with love from Sam"), original purple cloth, dustjacket; all 8vo, Calder and Boyars unless stated otherwise, dustjackets discolored at edges with a few small nicks (one slightly stained) (6)
[with:] No's Knife. Collected Shorter Prose 1945-1966. 1967, first edition, inscribed by the author ("for | Pat & Belle | with love | from Sam"), original orange-red cloth, dustjacket; Proust and Three Dialogues. 1970, reprint, inscribed by the author ("for Pat & Belle | with love | from Sam"), original purple cloth, dustjacket; More Pricks Than Kicks. 1970, reprint, inscribed by the author ("for Pat & Belle | with love | from Sam"), original dark grey cloth, dustjacket; Breath and other shorts. Faber and Faber, 1971, first collected edition, inscribed by the author ("for | Pat & Belle | with love | from Sam"), original dark green cloth, dustjacket; The Lost Ones. Translated from the original French by the author. 1972, first english edition, inscribed by the author ("for Pat & Belle | with love from Sam"), original purple cloth, dustjacket; all 8vo, Calder and Boyars unless stated otherwise, dustjackets discolored at edges with a few small nicks (one slightly stained) (6)
Literature
[No's Knife:] Federman & Fletcher 386.1
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate. If you require additional information we would recommend viewing the item during the exhibition or contacting one of the specialists for this sale.
"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."