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Porter, Cole
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description
- ink and paper
103 Lyrics ... selected, with an introduction and commentary by Fred Lounsbury. New York: Random House, 1954
8vo (8 1/8 x 5 3/8 in.; 207 x 137 mm). Small stains on title-page. Publisher's half cloth; some soiling and wear. Original dust jacket; worn, frayed at edges.
8vo (8 1/8 x 5 3/8 in.; 207 x 137 mm). Small stains on title-page. Publisher's half cloth; some soiling and wear. Original dust jacket; worn, frayed at edges.
Condition
8vo (8 1/8 x 5 3/8 in.; 207 x 137 mm). Small stains on title-page. Publisher's half cloth; some soiling and wear. Original dust jacket; worn, frayed at edges.
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
First edition. Presentation copy, inscribed by Porter on the half-title to editor Fred Lounsbury, "Many Thanks, Fred. Cole Porter." The front free endpaper is inscribed by Fred Lounsbury, 15 September 1954. And additional leaf has been added between the front endpapers and signed by Porter and inscribed by Lounsbury to Madeline Smith, also on 15 September 1954.