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Gill, Eric--Saint Dominic's Press--Green, A. Romney
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2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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- Gill, Eric--Saint Dominic's Press--Green, A. Romney
- Woodwork in Principle and Practice. Ditchling: Douglas Pepler, 1918
- PAPER
8vo, first edition [one of 240 copies], ERIC GILL'S OWN COPY, wood-engraved illustrations by Eric Gill and Ralph Beedham, original wrappers, collector's folding box, wrappers worn and frayed at extremities, loss to foot of spine
Provenance
Eric Gill (bookplate)
Literature
Gill 269; Taylor and Sewell A31
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
Gill has added a pencil note on the front free endpaper "Eric Gill from D.P. Feb. 1919 | Ditchling Common, Sx." and has lettered his engravings with letters (while marking those by Beedham with initials). Gill has also made a number of annotations and corrections in addition to a small pencil drawing.