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Keats, John
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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The Collected Sonnets. Maastricht: (printed by Enschedé in Haarlem for) The Halcyon Press, 1930
8vo (9 7/8 x 6 7/8 in.; 252 x 174 mm). 12 woodcuts by John Buckland Wright, with three additional suites of the woodcuts, all signed by the artist (on pearl-white hand-made Japanese vellum, imperial Japanese vellum, and chine) and 3 suites of 5 rejected woodcut illustrations, all signed. Original maroon morocco by Louis Malcorps, front cover gilt with a vignette after Buckland Wright, top edge gilt, others uncut.
8vo (9 7/8 x 6 7/8 in.; 252 x 174 mm). 12 woodcuts by John Buckland Wright, with three additional suites of the woodcuts, all signed by the artist (on pearl-white hand-made Japanese vellum, imperial Japanese vellum, and chine) and 3 suites of 5 rejected woodcut illustrations, all signed. Original maroon morocco by Louis Malcorps, front cover gilt with a vignette after Buckland Wright, top edge gilt, others uncut.
Literature
Reid A1b
Condition
8vo (9 7/8 x 6 7/8 in.; 252 x 174 mm). 12 woodcuts by John Buckland Wright, with three additional suites of the woodcuts, all signed by the artist (on pearl-white hand-made Japanese vellum, imperial Japanese vellum, and chine) and 3 suites of 5 rejected woodcut illustrations, all signed. Original maroon morocco by Louis Malcorps, front cover gilt with a vignette after Buckland Wright, top edge gilt, others uncut.
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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
The first book illustrated by John Buckland Wright. No. XII of 15 roman-numbered copies on pearl-white hand-made Japanese vellum, with the extra suites, signed by Buckland Wright. The present special copy also contains a fourth signed suite of the woodcuts (used and rejected) on laid Holland paper, two original original pen and graphite drawings by Buckland Wright (for the cover vignette and for one of the rejected plates), and a proof impression of the cover vignette, printed in blue.