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Beckett, Samuel
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 GBP
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Description
- Samuel Beckett
- Collection of 5 works published by the Grove Press in New York, four of them inscribed by Beckett:
- ink on paper
All that Fall. New York: Grove Press, 1957, first edition, no. 57 of 100 numbered copies (of a total edition of 125), this copy additionally inscribed by the author to William Targ, original brown cloth-backed grey boards, acetate jacket, [Federman and Fletcher 34.02]; Molloy, Malone Dies, and the Unnamable. Three Novels...New York: the Grove Press, 1959, inscribed by Beckett to William Targ on the title page, Targ's ownership signature on front endpaper, original cloth, dust-jacket [Federman and Fletcher 377.1]; Stories and Texts for Nothing. New York: Grove Press, 1967, first English edition, drawings by Avigdor Arikha, inscribed by Beckett to William Targ, original cloth, dust-jacket [Federman and Fletcher 386]; First Love and Other Stories. New York: Grove Press, 1974, original cloth, dust-jacket; "Dante and the Lobster" [in] Evergreen Review. volume 1, number 1, New York: Grove Press, 1957, inscribed by Beckett to William Targ in 1986 at the head of the author's story on p.24, , original paper covers, [Federman and Fletcher 16.03], some wear to covers with some nicks; 8vo (5)
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, when 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."