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Kelmscott Press.
Estimate
2,500 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- A collection of five volumes, comprising:
Tennyson, Alfred Lord. Maud, A Melodrama. 1893, 8vo, limited to 505 copies of which this is one of 500 on paper, ornamental woodcut borders and initials, original limp vellum, silk ties, [Peterson A17], occasional slight spotting and browning--Morris, William. Gothic Architecture. 1893, 16mo, limited to 1545 copies of which this is one of 1500 on paper, second or third state (corrected text on pages 41 and 45), ornamental woodcut initials, original holland-backed boards, [Peterson A18], bookplate--[French Romances]. Of the Friendship of Amis and Amile. 1894, 16mo, limited to 515 copies of which this is one of 500 on paper, ornamental woodcut borders, title and initials, original holland-backed boards, [Peterson A23], bookplate, one corner slightly bumped--[French Romances]. The Tale of the Emperor Coustans and of Over Sea. 1894, 16mo, limited to 575 copies of which this is one of 525 on paper, ornamental woodcut borders, title and initials, original holland-backed boards, [Peterson A26], bookplate--Morris, William. A Note by William Morris on his Aims in Founding the Kelmscott Press... 1898, 8vo, limited to 537 copies of which this is one of 525 on paper, wood-engraved frontispiece by Edward Burne-Jones, ornamental woodcut borders and initials, original holland-backed boards, [Peterson A53], minor soiling to upper cover, lacking errata slip--all printed in red and black, each in collector's full green morocco solander boxes (signed "Bayntun-Riviere"), spines in compartments with morocco lettering pieces (5)
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where 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."