- 86
[Eliot, T.S.]
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Verses to Honour and Magnify Sir Geoffrey Faber Kt.; Presented by Several of his faithful Henchmen, Satellites & Feodaries....Oxford: printed at the University Press, [1954]
- PAPER
broadside (508 x 312mm.), limited to around 24 copies for private distribution, the Assistant Printer's copy, very slight browning at edges, otherwise fine; [together with:] autograph letter signed by Geoffrey Faber, to Anne Ridler (1 page, 4to, S.S. Rhodesia Castle, Durban, 18 January 1954), thanking her for her letter of congratulations
Provenance
Vivian Ridler, printer to the University of Oxford at Oxford University Press (Ridler was Assistant Printer at the time this broadside was printed)
Literature
Gallup E2h
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, when appropriate.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
This 14-line poem, written anonymously by Eliot, was read by Charles Monteith at a dinner given by Mr and Mrs Richard de la Mare at Much Hadham Hall, Hertfordshire, for the directors of Faber and Faber and their wives to celebrate the knighthood of Sir Geoffrey Faber and his safe return with Lady Faber from South Africa. According to Gallup around 24 copies were printed at the University Press for distribution to those attending the dinner, and none were for sale.