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Golden Cockerel Press
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 USD
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Mathers, E. Powys. Procreant Hymn. [Waltham Saint Lawrence: Robert Gibbings for] Golden Cockerel Press, 1926
8vo (9 3/8 x 6 in.; 238 x 152 mm, uncut). 4 engraved plates by Eric Gill. Contemporary green morocco blind-ruled border with berry clusters at the four corners and a large blind-stamped "J" on upper cover, publisher's printed dust wrapper; the wrapper soiled with tears at spine and edges.
With: a set of three alternative designs and a fourth never used for the plates, signed with initials by the artist, laid in.
8vo (9 3/8 x 6 in.; 238 x 152 mm, uncut). 4 engraved plates by Eric Gill. Contemporary green morocco blind-ruled border with berry clusters at the four corners and a large blind-stamped "J" on upper cover, publisher's printed dust wrapper; the wrapper soiled with tears at spine and edges.
With: a set of three alternative designs and a fourth never used for the plates, signed with initials by the artist, laid in.
Literature
Chanticleer 37
Condition
the wrapper soiled with tears at spine.
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
Number 71 of 175 numbered copies, with the additional suite of alternative plates.