Lot 223
  • 223

Mallarmé, Stéphane

Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • book
L'Après-midi d'un Faune. Eglogue. (The Hague and London: J.BW. Editions,) 1935 [but issued 1956]



4to (11 1/2 x 8 1/4 in.; 291 x 210 mm). 4 collotype plates reproducing wash drawings by John Buckland Wright, 5 trial engravings and etchings for the work by Buckand Wright contained in an accompanying envelope, togther with a letterpress "Note on the John Buckland Wright Edition of L'Après-midi d'un Faune" by Mary Buckland Wright. Original vellum, front cover gilt with a design after Buckland Wright, top edge gilt; slightly darkened at spine and edges. Original green morocco slipcase with matching chemise for trail prints.

Literature

Reid A73

Condition

4to (11 1/2 x 8 1/4 in.; 291 x 210 mm). 4 collotype plates reproducing wash drawings by John Buckland Wright, 5 trial engravings and etchings for the work by Buckand Wright contained in an accompanying envelope, togther with a letterpress "Note on the John Buckland Wright Edition of L'Après-midi d'un Faune" by Mary Buckland Wright. Original vellum, front cover gilt with a design after Buckland Wright, top edge gilt; slightly darkened at spine and edges. Original green morocco slipcase with matching chemise for trail 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.

Catalogue Note

Limited edition, copy L of 25 lettered copies issued with the suite of trial prints (of a whole edition of 50).