- 126
Wilson, Angus.
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Series of 1 autograph letter, 9 typed letters signed, and 10 cards, to William ('Woods') Gray
discussing his works, travels, lecturing schedules in the USA, and possible meetings, 20 pages, with envelopes, chiefly 8vo, Felsham Woodside, Suffolk, 6 June 1960 to 1980s;
together with 14 books by him, all inscribed to woods gray, sometimes lengthily ("...my friend Bill Gray..", "...remembering our many happy meetings in England and New Orleans..." etc), one with inscription pasted-in to front endpaper: For Whom the Cloche Calls. 1953; Such Darling Dodos and other stories. 1954; A Bit off the Map. 1967; The Mulberry Bush. 1956; The Old Men at the Zoo. New York, 1961; Hemlock and After. 1960; Anglo-Saxon Attitudes. New York, 1956, later printing; The Middle Age of Mrs. Eliot. 1958 ("...this my most George Eliotish novel, containing more of myself perhaps than any other..."); No Laughing Matter. 1967; The Wrong Set and other stories. New York, 1950, without jacket; The Wild Garden. 1963; Late Call. 1964; England. 1971; London imprints and original cloth in dust-jackets exept where stated; Emile Zola. New York, 1952, paperback edition, some browning, some jackets torn (14)
together with 14 books by him, all inscribed to woods gray, sometimes lengthily ("...my friend Bill Gray..", "...remembering our many happy meetings in England and New Orleans..." etc), one with inscription pasted-in to front endpaper: For Whom the Cloche Calls. 1953; Such Darling Dodos and other stories. 1954; A Bit off the Map. 1967; The Mulberry Bush. 1956; The Old Men at the Zoo. New York, 1961; Hemlock and After. 1960; Anglo-Saxon Attitudes. New York, 1956, later printing; The Middle Age of Mrs. Eliot. 1958 ("...this my most George Eliotish novel, containing more of myself perhaps than any other..."); No Laughing Matter. 1967; The Wrong Set and other stories. New York, 1950, without jacket; The Wild Garden. 1963; Late Call. 1964; England. 1971; London imprints and original cloth in dust-jackets exept where stated; Emile Zola. New York, 1952, paperback edition, some browning, some jackets torn (14)
Condition
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"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."