Lot 197
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Gill, Eric--Golden Cockerel Press--Bible

Estimate
600 - 800 GBP
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Description

  • Gill, Eric--Golden Cockerel Press--Bible
  • The Four Gospels of the Lord Jesus Christ. Christopher Skelton and The September Press, 1988
  • printed book
folio, number 84 of 600 copies of which this is one of twenty copies specially bound, facsimile of 1931 Golden Cockerel Press edition with wood-engraved sub-titles, pictorial headlines and initials by Eric Gill, original full morocco with onlays by Clare Skelton, gilt edges, original folding box, minor wear to box

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."

Catalogue Note

The rarest of the issues of the facsimile edition with a binding designed by Clare Skelton. This copy includes the prospectus.