- 662
Potter, Beatrix
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- Potter, Beatrix
- The Tailor of Gloucester, comprising:
- ink on paper
i) [Privately printed for the Author], December 1902, first privately printed edition [limited to 500 copies], coloured frontispiece and 15 illustrations by Beatrix Potter, original pictorial pink boards, light browning and spotting, spine faded; ii) Frederick Warne and Co., 1903, first commercial edition, first issue (single-page end-paper occurs four times), coloured frontispiece and 26 illustrations by Beatrix Potter, original maroon boards, pictorial label on upper cover, ownership signature to front free endpaper, some splitting at gutter; both 16mo, collector's chemise and slipcase
Literature
Linder p.420 and p.423
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."