[Blyton, Enid]--Beek, Harmsen van der

i) “Jumbo was standing up”, 70 by 60mm.; ii) “The Little Toadstool House” [with] “Sally Skittle and her Skittle Children”, 100 by 130mm., mounted, cut between illustrations; iii) “Noddy looked at him in alarm”, 76 by 130mm., mounted, framed and glazed; iv) “Mrs Minnie Monkey”, 72 by 45mm., mounted; v) “‘Let me speak!’ said Big-Ears angrily…”, 85 by 122mm., mounted, framed and glazed; vi) “Mrs Minnie Monkey and Mrs Tubby”, 60 by 54mm., mounted; vii) “It’s Sly the Goblin”, 65 by 42mm., mounted; viii) “Mercy! Don’t take me away…”, 80 by 50mm., mounted; ix) “Whiskers the cat fled…”, 64 by 78mm., mounted; all ink and watercolour drawings, unsigned, occasional soiling and browning, occasional adhesive tape marks

Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where 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."

Ten illustrations from Well Done Noddy, first published in 1952, by Harmsen van der Beek, the visual creator of Noddy. These illustrations appear on pages 12, 18, 21, 42, 44, 45, 50, 53 and 56 respectively.