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Von Dansdorf, Chrysilla
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
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Heart's Desire. Paris: issued for private circulation only, nd [but likely Waltham Saint Lawrence, Berkshire: Golden Cockerel Press, 1939]
4to (9 7/8 x 7 3/8 in.; 252 x 188 mm). Engraved title-page vignette and 7 engraved plates by John Buckland-Wright, with an additional suite of the 8 engravings in a pocket on the rear pastedown. Original half pigskin over marbled boards.
4to (9 7/8 x 7 3/8 in.; 252 x 188 mm). Engraved title-page vignette and 7 engraved plates by John Buckland-Wright, with an additional suite of the 8 engravings in a pocket on the rear pastedown. Original half pigskin over marbled boards.
Literature
Reid A30
Condition
4to (9 7/8 x 7 3/8 in.; 252 x 188 mm). Engraved title-page vignette and 7 engraved plates by John Buckland-Wright, with an additional suite of the 8 engravings in a pocket on the rear pastedown. Original half pigskin over marbled boards.
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
Limited edition, one of 70 copies, this lettered "C" and one of a few issued with the additional suite of plates. The name of the author is likely a pseudonym for Christopher Sandford.