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Baskin, Leonard
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Jewish Artists of the Early & Late Renaissance. [Northampton, Mass.]: Gehenna Press, 1993
In 4s (12 x 9 1/4 in.; 305 x 205 mm, uncut). Large green initial letter on title by John E. Benson, 17 copperplates (including device on colophon) by Baskin, printed by Michael Kuch, on a variety of European papers, letterpress composed by Hosea Baskin. Full green morocco by Claudia Cohen, spine and upper cover gilt-lettered, spine and covers gilt-ruled and with geometric morocco onlays in purple and two shades of green. Quarter black morocco clamshell case, gilt-lettered green morocco label on spine.
In 4s (12 x 9 1/4 in.; 305 x 205 mm, uncut). Large green initial letter on title by John E. Benson, 17 copperplates (including device on colophon) by Baskin, printed by Michael Kuch, on a variety of European papers, letterpress composed by Hosea Baskin. Full green morocco by Claudia Cohen, spine and upper cover gilt-lettered, spine and covers gilt-ruled and with geometric morocco onlays in purple and two shades of green. Quarter black morocco clamshell case, gilt-lettered green morocco label on spine.
Condition
In 4s (12 x 9 1/4 in.; 305 x 205 mm, uncut). Large green initial letter on title by John E. Benson, 17 copperplates (including device on colophon) by Baskin, printed by Michael Kuch, on a variety of European papers, letterpress composed by Hosea Baskin. Full green morocco by Claudia Cohen, spine and upper cover gilt-lettered, spine and covers gilt-ruled and with geometric morocco onlays in purple and two shades of green. Quarter black morocco clamshell case, gilt-lettered green morocco label on spine.
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.
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
Copy 8 of 8 numbered copies (of a whole edition of 26), calling for a second suite of plates, an original drawing and a copperplate. The drawing and extra suite are present in this set, but the copperplate is not. The extra suite and watercolor drawing are encased in a black buckram portfolio. Each plate in the book and in the extra suite has been signed and numbered by Baskin in pencil. In addition, the colophon is signed by Baskin in pencil ("Leonard Baskin") and also inscribed by him in pencil, "With the friendliest felicitations of Leonard. 1996."