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Gill, Eric--Golden Cockerel Press--Acton, Harold and Lee Yi-Hsieh
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description
- Gill, Eric--Golden Cockerel Press--Acton, Harold and Lee Yi-Hsieh
- Glue and Lacquer. Four Cautionary Tales translated from the Chinese. Golden Cockerel Press, 1941
- PAPER
4to, number 13 of 350 copies of which this is one of 30 copies accompanied by collotype reproductions of Gill's drawings, copper-plate engravings by Denis Tegetmeier after Gill, original full blue morocco gilt by Sangorski and Sutcliffe, top edge gilt, spine slightly faded
Literature
Gill 301; Pertelote 149
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
The last of Gill's work for the Golden Cockerel Press. Loosely inserted is an autography letter signed ("Mary Gill") to Owen Rutter noting that "the engravings seem to be a happy interpreation of my husband's drawings, and have retained his delicate line" (1 page, 6 January 1942).