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O'Connor, John and others
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800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description
- O'Connor, John and others
- A collection of 25 later illustrated volumes from the Golden Cockerel Press, comprising:
- ink on paper
Rutter, J. Here's Flowers, 1937, number 59 of 200 copies, wood-engraved illustrations by John O'Connor [Pertelote 124]--Besterman, T. The Pilgrim Fathers, 1939, number 102 of 300 copies, wood-engraved illustrations by Geoffrey Wales [Pertelote 140]--Swinburne, A.C. Lucretia Borgia, 1942, number 63 of 350 copies, wood-engraved illustrations by Reynolds Stone [Pertelote 152]--Jones, G. The Green Island, 1946, number 32 of 500 copies, one of 100 specially bound, presentation copy inscribed by the author, printed in green and black, wood-engraved illustrations by John Petts [Cockalorum 169]--Miller, P. Woman in Detail, 1947, number 89 of 550 copies, one of 100 signed by author and artist, specially bound with an additional suite of the illustrations, illustrations by Mark Severin [Cockalorum 174]--Lucas, F.L. Homeric Hymn to Aphrodite, 1948, number 368 of 750 copies, wood-engraved illustrations by Mark Severin [Cockalorum 177]--Stewart, C. Topiary, [1954], number 431 of 500 copies, coloured wood-engraved illustrations by Peter Barker-Mill [Cock-a-Hoop 198]--Cynwal, W. In Defence of Woman, [1960], number 40 of 500 copies, one of 100 specially bound with an additional illustration, coloured wood-engraved illustrations by John Petts [Cock-a-Hoop 210]; and 17 others [Chanticleer 90b; Cockalorum 165, 171; Cock-a-Hoop 191, 192, 196, 197, 198, 199, 201, 202, 203, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213]--various sizes, original bindings (25)
Condition
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"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."