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Joyce, James
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Joyce, James
- Autograph letter signed, to C.K. Ogden
- ink on paper
asking him to send a copy of the recording of Joyce's reading of Anna Livia Plurabelle to the Belfast musician Herbert Hughes, also asking him to destroy the recording of Sullivan singing Guillaume Tell("...I wrote to S. and got his permission. It is dreadful..."), 1 page, 8vo, with autograph envelope, Campden Grove, Kensingston, London, 8 June 1931
[with:] James Joyce Reading "Anna Livia Plurabelle", The Gramophone Co., Hayes, for The Orthological Institute, 10, King's Parade, Cambridge, [1929], first pressing, 302 mm diameter, 78rpm shellac gramophone record (two copies); James Joyce (text) and Hazel Felman (musical setting) Anna Livia Plurabelle, Chicago: Argus Book Shop, [1935], number 184 of 350 copies signed by the composer, together, as issued, with, Martin Ross, Music and James Joyce, Chicago: Argus Book Shop, 1936, original paper slip case, nicks to slip case
[with:] James Joyce Reading "Anna Livia Plurabelle", The Gramophone Co., Hayes, for The Orthological Institute, 10, King's Parade, Cambridge, [1929], first pressing, 302 mm diameter, 78rpm shellac gramophone record (two copies); James Joyce (text) and Hazel Felman (musical setting) Anna Livia Plurabelle, Chicago: Argus Book Shop, [1935], number 184 of 350 copies signed by the composer, together, as issued, with, Martin Ross, Music and James Joyce, Chicago: Argus Book Shop, 1936, original paper slip case, nicks to slip case
Literature
Slocum and Cahoon F18 and p.173
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
A fine collection relating to Joyce's engagment with recordings and musical settings of his work. In 1929 the psychologist Charles Kay Ogden organised Joyce's recording of Anna Livia Plurabelle at the Orthological Institute in Cambridge, which he had founded in 1927 to promote his artificial language, Basic English.