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(Nash, Paul, illus.)
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 USD
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Description
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Browne, Thomas, Sir. Urne Buriall and the Garden of Cyrus. Edited with an introduction by John Carter. London: Cassell, 1932
Folio (12 x 8 1/2 in.; 300 x 215 mm). 30 collotypes (14 full-page) by Nash, colored by pochoir. Stiff vellum with calf inlays by Sangorski and Sutcliffe, spine gilt-lettered, edges gilt; spine age-darkened. Brown cloth slipcase.
Folio (12 x 8 1/2 in.; 300 x 215 mm). 30 collotypes (14 full-page) by Nash, colored by pochoir. Stiff vellum with calf inlays by Sangorski and Sutcliffe, spine gilt-lettered, edges gilt; spine age-darkened. Brown cloth slipcase.
Provenance
Philip C. Duschnes, Bookseller (ticket on lower pastedown)
Literature
Keynes 126d; Manet to Hockney 94
Condition
Condition as described in catalogue description.
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
"One of the loveliest achievements of contemporary British art" — Herbert Read (quoted in Manet to Hockney). Copy 124 of 215 copies, printed on J. Barcham Green's handmade paper at the Curwen Press. The book was commissioned by Desmond Flowers at Cassells, who allowed Nash to illustrate a book of his choice.