Lot 325
  • 325

Rackham, Arthur--Browning, Robert.

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description

  • The Pied Piper of Hamelin. George Harrap & Co. Ltd., 1934
8vo, including an original ink sketch (signed and inscribed "To | Miss Aubin | with love | from Edyth + | Arthur Rackham | Christmas 1934") on preliminary blank, four coloured plates and other illustrations by Arthur Rackham, original pictorial wrappers, illustrated endpapers, dust-jacket, collector's full blue-black morocco solander box (signed "Bayntun-Riviere") with reproduction in gilt of original ink sketch on upper cover, spine in compartments with morocco lettering pieces, some minor soiling to dust-jacket

Literature

Riall, p.186

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."