- 215
# Waudby, Roberta F.C.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Fine series of 119 ink drawings for the Aldine Chap Books, c.1930
- PAPER
comprising 12 volumes each with between 4 and 6 full-page illustrations, pictorial title-pages, several smaller designs and pictorial covers, some illustrations signed with initials, sheets folded to 195 by 145mm. (approx)
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where 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 titles comprise: The Praise of Chimney-Seepers (Charles Lamb), The Old Lady and the Maid-Servant (Leigh Hunt), The Country Church (Washington Irving), A Question of Taste (Charles Lee), Kenach's Little Woman (William Canton), Brother Wolf (St Francis), Witches (Charles Lamb), Mary's Little Lamb (W.H. Hudson), Dream-Children (Charles Lamb), Our Lady's Tumbler (P.H. Wicksteed), Mrs. Battle's Opinions on Whist (Charles Lamb) and Fun o' the Fair (Kenneth Grahame).