Gill, Eric -- Powys Mathers, E.

8vo, number 68 of 200 copies, engraved frontispiece and 4 plates by Eric Gill, original white buckram, collector's folding case

Chanticleer 37; Cave and Manson pp.36-38.

The condition is described in the 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."

Eric Gill initially produced a series of engravings intended for this work which were deemed "too enthusiastic, too frank, too rampant for Golden Cockerel to risk." A toned-down set eventually appeared in the book, but even they were deemed indecent. Gibbings began to realise that Gill and Powys Mathers together would happily push the Press beyond a limit of decency. Gill subsequently issued his original engravings himself.