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Spender, Stephen.
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Three works by him, printed by Frederic Prokosch:
Perhaps. [Bryn Mawr:], 1933, prokosch's own copy with his bookplate signed by him, with an original hand-coloured illustration signed by prokosch, his pencil note "Printed in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvannia, | in November, 1933 | F.P.", one of 2 copies on imperial vellum, of a total edition of 22 signed by prokosch, original patterned light brown and white wrappers (not in Barker), gold label, preserved in blue cloth folding case and quarter morocco slipcase
Poem. [Bryn Mawr], Chrismtas, 1934, prokosch's own copy with his bookplate signed by him, with an original hand-coloured illustration signed by prokosch, his pencil note "Printed in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvannia, | in November, 1934 | F.P.", one of 2 copies on imperial vellum, of a total edition of 22 signed by prokosch, original patterned brick red and gold wrappers to a geometrical design (these wrappers not in Barker), gold label printed in black, preserved in blue cloth folding case and quarter morocco slipcase
At Night. [Cambridge:], 1935, prokosch's own copy with his bookplate signed by him, with an original hand-coloured illustration signed by prokosch, his pencil note "Printed by the Cambridge University | Press in November, 1935, F.P.", one of 2 copies on "red lorentine", of a total edition of 22 signed by prokosch, original silver foil wrappers with brick red label printed in black, preserved in black cloth folding case and quarter morocco slipcase; all three with Prokosch's bibliographical notes on blue paper (3)
Poem. [Bryn Mawr], Chrismtas, 1934, prokosch's own copy with his bookplate signed by him, with an original hand-coloured illustration signed by prokosch, his pencil note "Printed in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvannia, | in November, 1934 | F.P.", one of 2 copies on imperial vellum, of a total edition of 22 signed by prokosch, original patterned brick red and gold wrappers to a geometrical design (these wrappers not in Barker), gold label printed in black, preserved in blue cloth folding case and quarter morocco slipcase
At Night. [Cambridge:], 1935, prokosch's own copy with his bookplate signed by him, with an original hand-coloured illustration signed by prokosch, his pencil note "Printed by the Cambridge University | Press in November, 1935, F.P.", one of 2 copies on "red lorentine", of a total edition of 22 signed by prokosch, original silver foil wrappers with brick red label printed in black, preserved in black cloth folding case and quarter morocco slipcase; all three with Prokosch's bibliographical notes on blue paper (3)
Provenance
Frederic Prokosch, bookplates
Literature
Barker 33, 34, 35
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
A further inscription by Prokosch in the copy of Perhaps refers to a "letter from the author enclosed", which is not present. A further note in Poem refers to a "MS poem from the author enclosed", which is also not present.
"Perhaps" was first printed in New Statesman and Nation, VI, 141 on 4 November 1933, and reprinted in Poems, second edition (Faber 1934) and Collected Poems (Faber 1955). "Poem" was first printed in the Spectator on 23 November 1934, and reprinted in The Still Centre, Faber 1939."At Night" was first printed in the London Mercury in May 1935, and not subsequently reprinted.