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Lot 331
  • 331

[Blyton, Enid]--Hodges, Edgar

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description

  • [Blyton, Enid]--Hodges, Edgar
  • Twenty-nine illustrations on twelve sheets for Noddy at the Seaside, comprising:
  • INK AND WATERCOLOUR DRAWINGS ON PAPER
i) “Noddy splashes in the sea”, 105 by 160mm.; ii) “Noddy gets up”, 125 by 190mm.; iii) “Breakfast with Big-Ears”, 142 by 188mm.; iv) “Carrying washing-up”, 90 by 80mm.; v) “Suitcases ready”, 120 by 210mm.; vi) “Arriving at the seaside”, 108 by 275mm.; vii) “On the sand”, 135 by 205mm.; viii) “Noddy falls over”, 95 by 210mm.; ix) “Big-Ears fetches the camping equipment”, 102 by 220mm.; x) “Trouble with the tent”, 296 by 217mm.; xi) “Tea outside the tent”, 95 by 192mm.; xii) “Big-Ears and Noddy trying to stop the sea”, 170 by 245mm.; xiii) “Talking  to a Pig”, 100 by 100mm.; xiv) “Flattened sand castles”, 125 by 205mm.; xv) “Doll in Deckchair”, 90 by 75mm.; xvi) “Inside the tent asleep”, 105 by 240mm.; xvii) “Sandcastles”, 75 by 115mm.; xviii) “On the Beach with a Torch”, 100 by 105mm.; xix) “Watch the rescue”, 135 by 270mm.; xx) “Noddy’s little car comes to the rescue”, 135 by 275mm.; xxi) “Wet, rescued friends”, 122 by 220mm.; xxii) “In the wind blown tent”, 110 by 95mm.; xxiii) “The Wind Takes Noddy’s Hat”, 140 by 230mm.; xxiv) “Noddy’s dirty car”, 85 by 108mm.; xxv) “Greeted by Mr and Mrs Bear”, 130 by 220mm.; xxvi) “Elephant with cake”, 125 by 220mm.; xxvii) “Having a tea party”, 160 by 240mm.; xxviii) “Eating Cake”, 170 by 225mm.; xxix) “Waving Goodbye”, 185 by 210mm.; all ink and watercolour drawings, unsigned, occasional adhesive tape marks

Condition

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."

Catalogue Note

Twenty-nine illustrations from Noddy at the Seaside, in the reissued Noddy library edition, published in 1986. These illustrations appear on pages 3-11, 12/13, 14-16, 16/17, 17-18, 19 (two examples), and 20-30 of the published book.