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Yeats, W.B., and others.
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Collection of 14 volumes in the "Cameo Series", comprising:
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Yeats, W.B. The Countess Kathleen and various Legends and Lyrics. 1892--Levy, Amy. A London Plane-Tree and other verse. 1889; A Minor Poet and other verse. 1891, second edition, four autograph letters signed by the author to Unwin loosely inserted (7 Endsleigh Gardens, between May and August 1889, shortly before her premature death at the age of 27 in September the same year, discussing her submissions for publications, possible illustrators for her work, cover designs etc)--Burns, Robert. Love Songs, 1892--Tynan, Katharine, editor. Irish Love-Songs. 1892, autograph letter signed by the editor to Unwin loosely inserted--Robinson, A. Mary F. Lyrics. 1891, typescript loosely inserted--Watson, William. Wordsworth's Grave and other poems. 1890--Tomson, Graham R., editor. Concerning Cats: a book of poems by many authors. 1892, illustrated by Arthur Tomson--Echegary, José. Marian. An Original Drama...translated by James Graham. 1895--Echegary, José. Marian. The Son of Don Juan. An Original Drama...translated by James Graham. 1895--Garnett, Richard. Iphigenia in Delphi. A Dramatic Poem. 1895, autograph letter by the author to Unwin loosely inserted--Ibsen, Henrik. The Lady from the Sea...translated..by Eleanor Marx-Aveling. 1890; and two others, similar; each no. 1 of 30 copies signed by the publisher T. Fisher Unwin, frontispieces, original Japanese vellum boards, Cameo designs on covers, spines gilt; 8vo, some slight soiling and foxing to boards
Literature
[Yeats:] Wade 6 (special vellum edition)
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
The publisher's own retained copies of the works in his limited edition "Cameo series". The first title is the first special limited edition to appear of any of Yeats's works.