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Hughes-Stanton, Blair
Estimate
600 - 800 GBP
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Description
- Hughes-Stanton, Blair
- The Book of Ecclesiastes or The Preacher. Golden Cockerel Press, 1934
- INK ON PAPER
folio, number 88 of 250 copies, printed in orange and black, 16 wood-engraved illustrations by Blair Hughes-Stanton, original vellum-backed orange cloth over boards, top edge gilt, collector's folding case, corners lightly rubbed
Literature
Chanticleer 97; Cave and Manson pp.102-103
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
Ecclesiastes provided the new owner of the Golden Cockerel Press, Christopher Sandford, with an opportunity to match the typographical skills of Gibbings and Gill. "He rose to the challenge and produced a book of great power. The short, wide blocks showed the artist at his best; Sandford's design (placing them sometimes as headpieces, sometimes half way down the page, dividing the text into two blocks) gave the book a vibrant, exciting effect."