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[S. Dominic's Press]--Gill, Eric.
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Emblems Engraved on Wood. Ditchling: [S. Dominic's Press], 1916
- paper
large 4to, one of fifteen copies, 8 wood-engraved illustrations including one on lower wrapper, printed on thin japon, original blue wrappers, some spotting, closed tear to fore-edge on upper and lower wrappers, some minor professional repairs to wrappers
Provenance
Sold in these rooms, 'The Book as Art', 21 November 1995, lot 172
Literature
Gill, Corey and Mackenzie 260
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
One of the rarest books by Eric Gill comprising separate publication of Gill's emblems for The Devil's Devices, first published in 1915. Emblems was reprinted as a second edition in 1916, limited to 33 copies. The present copy is un-numbered and unsigned.