- 188
Kipling, Rudyard
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description
- paper and ink
Le Livre de la jungle — Le Second livre de la jungle (trans. Louis Fabulet and Robert D'Humières). Paris: A. & G. Mornay, 1930
2 volumes, in 8s (sheets in varying sizes, largest and overall size of books 10 x 8 in.; 255 x 205 mm). Le livre de la jungle: 8 color woodcuts and numerous tinted woodcut text illustrations. Le Second livre: 9 color woodcuts, numerous tinted woodcut text illustrations by Louis-Joseph Soulas after Henri Deluermoz. Together with 3 suites each of the color woodcuts and text illustrations in various states and on various papers. Pictorial and glassine wrappers. Each book housed in a green cloth folding case with a recessed compartment for the suites of prints.
2 volumes, in 8s (sheets in varying sizes, largest and overall size of books 10 x 8 in.; 255 x 205 mm). Le livre de la jungle: 8 color woodcuts and numerous tinted woodcut text illustrations. Le Second livre: 9 color woodcuts, numerous tinted woodcut text illustrations by Louis-Joseph Soulas after Henri Deluermoz. Together with 3 suites each of the color woodcuts and text illustrations in various states and on various papers. Pictorial and glassine wrappers. Each book housed in a green cloth folding case with a recessed compartment for the suites of prints.
Condition
2 volumes, in 8s (sheets in varying sizes, largest and overall size of books 10 x 8 in.; 255 x 205 mm). Le livre de la jungle: 8 color woodcuts and numerous tinted woodcut text illustrations. Le Second livre: 9 color woodcuts, numerous tinted woodcut text illustrations by Louis-Joseph Soulas after Henri Deluermoz. Together with 3 suites each of the color woodcuts and text illustrations in various states and on various papers. Pictorial and glassine wrappers. Each book housed in a green cloth folding case with a recessed compartment for the suites of prints.
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
Copy no. 3 of 3 on "vieux japon" from a total edition of 1091 (91 copies hors commerce).