Sangorski & Sutcliffe Binding--

Folio (333 x 248mm.), no. 12 of 550 copies printed on hand-made paper, signed by Sangorski and Sutcliffe, illustrations throughout, modern crushed green morocco richly gilt by J. Sangorski & G. Sutcliffe, upper and lower covers with a peacock in green, red and blue surrounded by foliate corner-pieces interspersed with dotted design, outer fillets enclosing border of leafy scrolls and arabesque designs, spines in six compartments, two lettered in gilt, the others with matching designs, top edge gilt, the others uncut, dark green morocco end-leaves and doublures decorated in blue, red, green and gilt with central arabesque enclosing title in gilt surrounded by leafy scroll design, preserved in matching quarter green morocco folding box

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."

A fine modern Sangorski binding, replicating one of their traditional designs for the "Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam".

Sangorski and Sutcliffe's interpretations of the Rubaiyat are of course justly famous. "The Great Omar", a legendary copy in an exquisite jewelled binding, was on its way to America when it sank with The Titanic in 1912. Francis Sangorski died later that year. A new version of that binding, in an oak casket by David Linley, was sold at Sotheby's on 13 July 2006 for £28,000.