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Ashendene Press--
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Two volumes, comprising:
- PAPER
Dante. Lo Paradiso di Dante Alighieri. 1905, 8vo, limited to 170 copies of which this is one of 150 on paper, presentation copy by the founder of the press to Jacques Raverat ("J.P. Raverat | from C.H. St J. Hornby | June 23. 1910.") on preliminary blank, initials supplied by Graily Hewitt in gold, red, blue and green, 14 wood-engraved illustrations by W. Hooper and C. Keates after 1491 edition, original vellum, ties, [Hornby XXI]--Longus. Les Amours Pastorales de Daphnis et Chloe. 1933, 4to, limited to 310 copies of which this is one of 290 on paper, the illustrator's own copy with her signature ("G. Raverat") on preliminary blank, printed in red and black, 26 woodcut illustrations by Gwen Raverat, initials supplied by Graily Hewitt in blue, original vellum-backed boards, slipcase, [Hornby XXXIX], slipcase worn (2)
Provenance
From the library of Jacques and Gwen Raverat and thence by family descent
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."