- 91
Bowles, Paul.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Collection of ten works, all presentation copies inscribed to William ("Woods") Gray ("for Bill G. Come back again, love, Paul...", "for Bill, all my love, Paul...", "for Bill: anticipating his return visit..." etc):
- PAPER
The Sheltering Sky. 1949, cloth slightly torn; another copy, fifth printing, specially bound in red morocco gilt, [inscribed "for Bill with love. (This is probably the handsomest copy in existence.)..."]; The Delicate Prey and other stories. 1950, dust-jacket (torn); A Little Stone. London: John Lehmann, 1950, spine torn; Let it Come Down. 1952; The Spider's House. 1955, dust-jacket; The Hours after Noon, London: Heinemann, 1959, dust-jacket; Their Heads are Green and the their Hands are Blue. 1963, dust-jacket; A Hundred Camels in the Courtyard. San Francisco: City Light Books, 1962, original paper covers; Up above the World. 1966, dust-jacket; some with ownership signature of Woods Gray; all New York: (New Directions, Random House or Simon and Schuster) and first American or first English editions and in original cloth except where stated; 8vo (10)
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
The academic and teacher Dr William ("Woods") Shelton Gray, Jr (1926-1993) was born in Shreveport, Louisiana, and received his Ph.D from the University of Exeter. He established a correspondence with T.S. Eliot, W.H. Auden (who dedicated his poem "The Aliens" to him) and a number of other English and American writers and poets. His most intimate correspondent appears to have been Paul Bowles, whom he visited a number of times in Tangier.