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Heaney, Seamus.
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- The Tree Clock. Belfast: The Linen Hall Library, 1990
8vo, first edition, number 7 of 20 copies individually numbered and signed by the author and containing an autograph poem, printed on hand-made paper, uncut, bound by Sydney Aiken in marbled covers with linen spine and fore-edge, upper cover lettered in gilt, marbled endpapers, marbled slipcase
The autograph poem in this volume is "The Point" (beginning "Those were the days -- | booting a leather football..."), which appears as the first poem in the collection.
The autograph poem in this volume is "The Point" (beginning "Those were the days -- | booting a leather football..."), which appears as the first poem in the collection.
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."