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Sandford, Lettice
Estimate
700 - 900 GBP
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Description
- Sandford, Lettice
- The Song of Songs. Golden Cockerel Press, 1936; with original drawings and signed engravings
- ink on paper
folio, number 117 of 204 copies, printed in red and black, 13 engraved illustrations by Lettice Sandford, 12 full-page, original white buckram gilt, top edge gilt, slipcase [Chanticleer 110]; together with collector's box of additional material (2)
Condition
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."
"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
Included with this copy of the book are 11 (of 13) of the original pencil drawings for the engravings as published in the ordinary edition of the book, 6 with textual pencil annotations in the margins or coloured pencil outlining in the images, 2 have further rough sketches on the verso; also 5 (of 6) of the additional engravings signed by the artist probably produced for the 65 specially bound copies; along with 5 original pencil drawings for these 5 engraved plates.