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Seuss, Dr (Theodor Seuss Geisel).
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Original watercolour and two inscribed volumes, comprising:
- PAPER
i) "Mrs M. on the... Trail", original pencil and watercolour drawing, signed "Drawn with Heart's blood – Dr Seuss" lower left, framed and glazed, consistent browning, title and signature faded; ii) Horton Hatches the Egg. New York: Random House, 1940, "first printing" on imprint page, inscribed by the author "For Hope "Oiga" Morris | Merry Christmas | and Greetings to the llamas | love | Ted Seuss" on front fixed endpaper, original grey cloth, soiled, lacking spine, worn; iii) How the Grinch Stole Christmas. New York: Random House, 1957, inscribed by the author "With love to Hope + Ted | whose ghost, perhaps, is only a Grinch. | - Dr. Seuss" on verso of front free endpaper, original pictorial boards (advert for The Cat in the Hat on lower board), soiled, worn with lower joint splitting (3)
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."