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Longus. Daphnis and Chloe, a Most Sweet and Pleasant Pastoral Romance for Young Ladies (trans. G. Thornley). London: The Vale Press, 1893
4to (11 1/4 x 8 1/4 in.; 287 x 210 mm, uncut). 36 woodcut illustrations, ornamental initials, and large tailpiece after and by Charles Ricketts and Charles Shannon; occasional offsetting, extensive pencil notes on front and rear flyleaves, newspaper clippings pasted to rear endpapers. Original green cloth gilt; just rubbed at extremities. — Accompanied by a set of 27 proof impressions of woodcuts (on 26 sheets) from the book, 14 sheets signed in pencil by RIcketts, 10 sheets signed by Shannon, 2 sheets printed in monochrome and signed "C. H. Shannon & CR"; a few proofs foxed.
4to (11 1/4 x 8 1/4 in.; 287 x 210 mm, uncut). 36 woodcut illustrations, ornamental initials, and large tailpiece after and by Charles Ricketts and Charles Shannon; occasional offsetting, extensive pencil notes on front and rear flyleaves, newspaper clippings pasted to rear endpapers. Original green cloth gilt; just rubbed at extremities. — Accompanied by a set of 27 proof impressions of woodcuts (on 26 sheets) from the book, 14 sheets signed in pencil by RIcketts, 10 sheets signed by Shannon, 2 sheets printed in monochrome and signed "C. H. Shannon & CR"; a few proofs foxed.
Provenance
Joseph Manuel Andreini (2 bookplates, including a pictorial woodcut bookplate by Lucien Pissarro)
Condition
4to (11 1/4 x 8 1/4 in.; 287 x 210 mm, uncut). 36 woodcut illustrations, ornamental initials, and large tailpiece after and by Charles Ricketts and Charles Shannon; occasional offsetting, extensive pencil notes on front and rear flyleaves, newspaper clippings pasted to rear endpapers. Original green cloth gilt; just rubbed at extremities. — Accompanied by a set of 27 proof impressions of woodcuts (on 26 sheets) from the book, 14 sheets signed in pencil by RIcketts, 10 sheets signed by Shannon, 2 sheets printed in monochrome and signed "C. H. Shannon & CR"; a few proofs foxed.
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
Artists' presentation copy to one of the publishers, inscribed and signed on the front flyleaf by Shannon, "To C Elkin Mathews May 19th 1893," inscription also signed by Ricketts. This copy is also signed on the dedication page by the dedicatee, T. Sturge Moore, and most of the woodcuts have a marginal pencilled identification of their artist.