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Talfourd Press — Dante Alighieri
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1,500 - 2,000 USD
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The Divine Comedy... a verse translation by Tom Phillips with image and commentary. [London], 1983
3 volumes, folio (16 1/8 x 12 1/4 in.; 410 x 310 mm). Illustrations by Tom Phillips, signed by the artist. Vellum-backed cloth titled in black on spine with typographic design on cloth, all in slipcase, minor chip to foot of slipcase.
3 volumes, folio (16 1/8 x 12 1/4 in.; 410 x 310 mm). Illustrations by Tom Phillips, signed by the artist. Vellum-backed cloth titled in black on spine with typographic design on cloth, all in slipcase, minor chip to foot of slipcase.
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, 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.
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
Number 42 of '185 copies or so' of which this is one of 100 copies in the 'general edition'. This was the first work produced by the Talfourd Press by the artist Tom Phillips (b. 1937).