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Johnston, Rev. George Liddell
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
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The Alphabet illustrated by G L J. [London: late 19th century]
8-page autograph draft manuscript alphabet in limericks with revisions, 8vo (8 x 6 1/4 in.; 204 x 160 mm), 2 calligraphic frontispieces infilled with color and liquid gold, 3 pen-and-ink titles, 26 calligraphic leaves of the alphabet in limericks (14 in ink, 12 in pencil) accompanied by 53 pen-and-ink illustrations many with colored washes, mostly signed in initials ("G.L.
JD."), all inlaid in an album, oblong 4to (9 1/4 x 12 7/8 in.; 235 x 328 mm); face in last plate redrawn on a paste-over slip. Contemporary red morocco, gilt dentelles, gilt-stamped title on spine, a.e.g.; extremities rubbed.
8-page autograph draft manuscript alphabet in limericks with revisions, 8vo (8 x 6 1/4 in.; 204 x 160 mm), 2 calligraphic frontispieces infilled with color and liquid gold, 3 pen-and-ink titles, 26 calligraphic leaves of the alphabet in limericks (14 in ink, 12 in pencil) accompanied by 53 pen-and-ink illustrations many with colored washes, mostly signed in initials ("G.L.
JD."), all inlaid in an album, oblong 4to (9 1/4 x 12 7/8 in.; 235 x 328 mm); face in last plate redrawn on a paste-over slip. Contemporary red morocco, gilt dentelles, gilt-stamped title on spine, a.e.g.; extremities rubbed.
Condition
face in last plate redrawn on a paste-over slip. Contemporary red morocco, gilt dentelles, gilt-stamped title on spine, a.e.g.; extremities rubbed.
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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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
A charming compilation of trial drawings for a limerick alphabet, with one to three drawings devoted to each letter, many in his whimsical and satiric style.