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Golden Cockerel Press
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2,500 - 3,500 USD
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The Song of Songs called by many the Canticle of Canticles. Waltham Saint Lawrence: [Robert Gibbings], 1925
4to (10 x 7 1/2 in.; 254 x 190 mm, uncut). Woodcut title vignette in red, woodcut illustrations cut and hand-colored by Eric Gill, signed by the printer and the artist on the limitation page. Publisher's cream cloth with gilt-stamped dove in the center of upper cover, original cream printed wrappers, preserved in a blue cloth wrapper.
4to (10 x 7 1/2 in.; 254 x 190 mm, uncut). Woodcut title vignette in red, woodcut illustrations cut and hand-colored by Eric Gill, signed by the printer and the artist on the limitation page. Publisher's cream cloth with gilt-stamped dove in the center of upper cover, original cream printed wrappers, preserved in a blue cloth wrapper.
Literature
Chanticleer 31
Condition
Condition is described within the cataloguing.
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
One of 30 copies hand-colored by the artist and printed on hand-made paper. Number 24 of an edition of 750 numbered copies.