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Gibbings, Robert--Gill, Eric
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Description
- Gibbings, Robert--Gill, Eric
- Group of early Golden Cockerel Press works on voyage and exploration, comprising:
- ink on paper
Rutter, O. The Voyage of the Bounty's Launch, 1934, number 72 of 300 copies, wood-engraved illustrations by Robert Gibbings, collector's folding case [Chanticleer 95]; The Journal of James Morrison Boatswain's Mate of The Bounty, 1935, number 72 of 325 copies, wood-engraved illustrations by Robert Gibbings, binding spotted [Chanticleer 102]; The Log of the Bounty, 2 volumes, 1937, number 290 of 300 copies, wood-engraved illustrations by Lynton Lamb [Pertelote 117]--Chase, O. Narratives of the Whale-Ship Essex, 1935, number 12 of 275 copies, wood-engraved illustrations by Robert Gibbings [Chanticleer 109]--Besterman, T. The Travels and Sufferings of Father Jean de Brebeuf, 1938, number 146 of 300 copies, wood-engraved double-page pictorial title by Eric Gill [Pertelote 136]--various sizes, original bindings (6)
Condition
Condition is described in the body of 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 Voyage of the Bounty's Launch was the first volume in the Press' successful 'Sea Log' series.