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Romain Rolland
Estimate
700 - 1,000 GBP
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Description
- Romain Rolland
- Jan Kryštof I (-II). Prague: Hampl, 1935
- Paper
2 volumes (of 4), 8vo (199 x 122mm.), one of 500 copies, INSCRIBED BY TOYEN on half-title of volume I, frontispiece in each volume by Toyen, hand-coloured vignette at start of text of each volume by Toyen, modern boards with original printed upper covers illustrated by Toyen bound at end of each volume, card slipcases, original covers slightly shaved
with all 4 volumes from the 1948 Hampl edition, with the same illustrations, in green cloth with design by Toyen gilt on upper covers, gilt lettering-piece on spines; and Dětství Jana Kryštofa (Prague, 1946), 8vo, original printed wrappers
together 6 volumes
with all 4 volumes from the 1948 Hampl edition, with the same illustrations, in green cloth with design by Toyen gilt on upper covers, gilt lettering-piece on spines; and Dětství Jana Kryštofa (Prague, 1946), 8vo, original printed wrappers
together 6 volumes
Provenance
B.M. Klikova inscribed to her by Toyen on 20 December 1935
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."
"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
Rolland's ten-part masterpiece earned him the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1915.