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Heaney, Seamus
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Heaney, Seamus
- Bog Poems. John Roberts for The Rainbow Press, 1975
- ink on paper
4to, first edition, no.102 of 150 copies numbered and signed by the author, illustrations by Barrie Cooke, original half-maroon morocco, gilt-decorated marbled boards, top edge gilt, other edges uncut, original slipcase, preserved in specially made green cloth folding box, very minor wear to slipcase
The Rainbow Press was set up in 1970 by Heaney's friend, fellow poet and sometime collaborator Ted Hughes with his sister Olwyn Hughes, and published 16 titles between 1971 and 1981. As Heaney writes in his preface here, "the poems raised their heads out of my own ground but gained a confidence in themselves through the matching and nurturing interest of Ted Hughes, Barrie Cooke and Olwyn Hughes to whom this book is dedicated".
The Rainbow Press was set up in 1970 by Heaney's friend, fellow poet and sometime collaborator Ted Hughes with his sister Olwyn Hughes, and published 16 titles between 1971 and 1981. As Heaney writes in his preface here, "the poems raised their heads out of my own ground but gained a confidence in themselves through the matching and nurturing interest of Ted Hughes, Barrie Cooke and Olwyn Hughes to whom this book is dedicated".
Literature
Brandes & Durkan A11
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"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."