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Baskin, Leonard, illus; James Brockman, binder
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description
- printed book
Hughes, Ted. Crow. From the Life and Songs of the Crow. London: Faber and Faber, 1973
In 4s (12 5/8 x 9 1/2 in.; 320 x 242 mm). 12 plates by Baskin, printed on T. H. Saunders mould-made paper, Pegasus type designed by Berthold Wolpe. Full maroon morocco by James Brockman (1987), spine gilt-lettered, covers and spine with design in gilt and onlays of black, gray, and white morocco. edges gilt, light gray doublures, dark gray free endpapers. Gray buckram clamshell case, gilt-lettered black morocco label on spine; minimal wear.
In 4s (12 5/8 x 9 1/2 in.; 320 x 242 mm). 12 plates by Baskin, printed on T. H. Saunders mould-made paper, Pegasus type designed by Berthold Wolpe. Full maroon morocco by James Brockman (1987), spine gilt-lettered, covers and spine with design in gilt and onlays of black, gray, and white morocco. edges gilt, light gray doublures, dark gray free endpapers. Gray buckram clamshell case, gilt-lettered black morocco label on spine; minimal wear.
Condition
In 4s (12 5/8 x 9 1/2 in.; 320 x 242 mm). 12 plates by Baskin, printed on T. H. Saunders mould-made paper, Pegasus type designed by Berthold Wolpe. Full maroon morocco by James Brockman (1987), spine gilt-lettered, covers and spine with design in gilt and onlays of black, gray, and white morocco. edges gilt, light gray doublures, dark gray free endpapers. Gray buckram clamshell case, gilt-lettered black morocco label on spine; minimal wear.
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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
Second English edition, first limited edition. Copy 85 of 400 numbered copies, signed by Hughes and Baskin. This edition contains three poems which did not appear in the first edition. The present copy also contains an original pen-and-ink drawing of a crow, signed by Baskin and dated 1978 on a front flyleaf (approx. 2 1/4 x 2 in.).