- 191
Beckett, Samuel.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Six works in English, including two first editions, all presentation copies inscribed by the author to the actor patrick magee and his wife belle
Eh Joe and Other Writings. Faber and Faber, 1967, first edition, inscribed by the author ("for | Pat & Belle | with love | from Sam"), original red cloth, dustjacket with photograph of Jack MacGowran; Come and Go. A Dramaticule. Calder and Boyars, 1968, reprint, inscribed by the author in ink ("for | Pat & Belle | with love | from Sam") and by Patrick Magee in pencil ("To James Mellor | with the respect | and love | of his friend | Patrick Magee"), original wrappers, dustjacket; Imagination Dead Imagine. Calder and Boyars, 1971, reprint, inscribed by the author ("for | Pat & Belle | with love | from Sam"), original wrappers; Poems in English. Calder and Boyars, 1971, reprint, inscribed by the author ("for | Pat & Belle | with love from | Sam"), original white cloth, dustjacket; Not I. Faber and Faber, 1973, reprint, inscribed by the author ("For Pat & Belle | Sam | Paris 1975"), original wrappers; That Time. Faber and Faber, 1976, first edition, inscribed by the author just after publication ("for | Pat & Belle | with love | from Sam | London | May 76"), original wrappers; all 8vo, a few faint inkstains, some light discoloration to covers of all volumes, small nicks to dustjackets (6)
Literature
[Eh Joe:] Federman & Fletcher 45
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."