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Gill, Eric--Golden Cockerel Press
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Collection of 19 Golden Cockerel Press volumes with illustrations by Eric Gill, comprising:
- printed books
Gill, E. Id Quod. 1926, number 46 of 150 copies [Gill 11; not in Chanticleer]; Gill, E. Art & Prudence. 1928, number 95 of 500 copies, dust-jacket [Gill 15; Chanticleer 61]; Gill, E. Clothing Without Cloth. 1931, number 258 of 500 copies [Gill 20; Chanticleer 75]; Gill, E. The Lord’s Song. 1934, number 168 of 500 copies [Gill 26; Chanticleer 92]--Clay, E. Sonnets and Verses. 1925, number 296 of 450 copies [Gill 274; Chanticleer 25]--[Bible]. The Song of Songs. 1925, number 557 of 750 copies [Gill 275; Chanticleer 31]; [Bible]. Passio Domini. 1926, number 185 of 250 copies [Gill 276; Chanticleer 35]--Mathers, E.P. Procreant Hymn. 1926, number 94 of 200 copies, dust-jacket [Gill 277; Chanticleer 37]--Clay, E. The Constant Mistress. 1934, number 280 of 300 copies, prospectus loosely inserted [Gill 293; Chanticleer 101]--Besterman, T. The Travels and Sufferings of Father Jean de Brébeuf. 1938, number 222 of 300 copies, prospectus loosely inserted, slipcase [Gill 297; Pertelote 136]--Acton, H. and Yi-Hsieh, L. Glue and Lazquer. 1941, number 344 of 350 copies, prospectus loosely inserted [Gill 301; Pertelote 149]--Browning, R. Pictor Ignotus… 1925, number 234 of 360 copies [Gill 322; Chanticleer 26]--Cibber, C. An Apology… 1925, number 145 of 450 copies, 2 volumes [Gill 323; Chanticleer 29]--More, T. Utopia… 1929, number 453 of 500 copies [Gill 336; Chanticleer 65]--Sterne, L. Tristram Shandy… 1929, number 288 of 500 copies, 3 volumes, prospectus loosely inserted [Gill 337; Chanticleer 66]--Plato. The Phaedo of Plato. 1930, number 410 of 500 copies [Gill 343; Chanticleer 69]--all various sizes, original bindings, occasional spotting and browning, some spines faded (19)
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."