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St. Dominic's Press
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1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Collection of twenty volumes. Ditchling: St. Dominic's Press, 1916-[1926], comprising:
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Johnston, P. The Mill Book. 1916, original boards [Taylor & Sewell A3], binding worn--Press Supper. 1918, [Taylor & Sewell A39], adhesive paper repair to fold--Ashford, F. A Soul Cake. 1919, [one of 240 copies], inscribed ‘R.N. Green-Armytage from “Ft. Brown” 1920’, with a later reproduction of Father John O’Connor by Eric Gill tipped in, original wrappers [Taylor & Sewell A47]--[Pepler, D.] Commerce. 1919, original wrappers [Taylor & Sewell A53], spine cracking--McNabb, Fr. V. Does the Catholic church protect work people? 1919, [Taylor & Sewell A60]--[Pepler, D.] Education. 1922, original wrappers [Taylor & Sewell A96]--The Service for the Burial of the Dead. 1922, original boards [Taylor & Sewell A101], chipped at head of spine--Memorandum. [1922], [Taylor & Sewell A105]--Pepler, D. Plays for Puppets. 1929, number 92 of 450 copies, initialled by the author, original cloth-backed boards [Taylor & Sewell A174]--Sargent, D. My Account of the Flood. 1930, number 96 of 250, original cloth-backed boards [Taylor & Sewell A194]--A Catechism of Christian Doctrine… 1931, number 194 of 500 copies, original calf-backed cloth, Hugh Bankart bookplate [Taylor & Sewell A211], some wear to spine--[Sargent, D.] The Song of the Three Children. Boston: Humphries, 1932, original wrappers [Taylor & Sewell A217a]--Christie, M.E., Pepler, D. et al. Ditchling. 1937, original cloth [Taylor & Sewell A225]--Pruden, D. Silversmithing. 1933, [one of 500 copies], apparently Brocard Sewell’s copy, together with part of a letter from him referring to this book and Eric Gill and others associated with the press, original cloth-backed boards [Taylor & Sewell A227]--[Christmas Card] 1925, [Taylor & Sewell E4]--[Announcement] [1920], announces books to published by St Dominic’s Press in September, October and November and the publication of The Game, mounted [Taylor & Sewell J10]--[St Dominic’s Press]. Catalogue of Books of S. Dominic’s Press. [1926], [Taylor & Sewell J24b] [together with] Taylor, M. and B. Sewell. Saint Dominic’s Press A Bibliography 1916-1937. Lower Marston: Whittington Press, 1995, number 12 of 400 copies, of which this is one of 100 special copies including leaves printed at St Dominic’s, and accompanied by a facsimile edition of Daisy and Marguerite, original cloth, slipcase--together with one other--various sizes, occasional spotting and browning, occasional wear (20)
Condition
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"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."