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Golden Cockerel Press
Estimate
1,800 - 2,500 USD
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Description
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Gautier, Theophile. Mademoiselle de Maupin. London: [Christopher & Anthony Sandford, & Owen Rutter for] The Golden Cockerel Press, 1938
Large 8vo (9 7/8 x 7 1/4 in.; 250 x 184 mm). 8 engraved plates (including frontispiece) by John Buckland-Wright, plus the 4 extra plates usually found in the "special" copies, with a presentation letter, signed by Christopher Sandford (to Mr. Dracot, 30 March 1938) on the letterhead of the press. Publisher's half vellum and blue cloth, by Sangorski & Sutcliffe, London; a few small dampstains in the cloth edges.
Large 8vo (9 7/8 x 7 1/4 in.; 250 x 184 mm). 8 engraved plates (including frontispiece) by John Buckland-Wright, plus the 4 extra plates usually found in the "special" copies, with a presentation letter, signed by Christopher Sandford (to Mr. Dracot, 30 March 1938) on the letterhead of the press. Publisher's half vellum and blue cloth, by Sangorski & Sutcliffe, London; a few small dampstains in the cloth edges.
Condition
a few small dampstains in the cloth 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
Number 230 of 450 copies with 8 plates, of a total run of 500.