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Prokosch, Frederic.
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Two of his own works printed by him:
Andromeda. [Cambridge: printed at the Cambridge University Press], Christmas1935, small format (78 x 59mm.), copy umber "d" of five on "Brussels vellum" of a total edition of 22 copies, presentation copy inscribed by prokosch ("Merry Christmas | to [?] Taure", original patterned wrappers, printed cream label
Fable. New York: privately printed, 1944, large format (134 x 91mm.), one of 44 copies printed by the author for his friends (22 copies on utopian text paper and 22 copies on airmail paper), original marbled wrappers, printed pink label on upper wrapper (2)
Fable. New York: privately printed, 1944, large format (134 x 91mm.), one of 44 copies printed by the author for his friends (22 copies on utopian text paper and 22 copies on airmail paper), original marbled wrappers, printed pink label on upper wrapper (2)
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
Prokosch printed "Butterfly Books" with his own poems for Christmas presents for his friends for a number of years.