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Buckland-Wright, John
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Buckland-Wright, John
- A collection of 4 specially bound copies of Golden Cockerel Press works illustrated by John Buckland Wright, comprising:
- ink on paper
Swinburne, A.C. Laus Veneris, 1948, number 26 of 750 copies, one of 100 specially bound with an extra wood-engraving, wood-engraved illustrations [Cockalorum 178]--Musaeus. Hero and Leander, 1949, number 23 of 500 copies, one of 100 specially bound and signed by the artist and translator, engraved illustrations [Cock-a-Hoop 183]--Swinburne, A.C. Pasiphae, 1950, number 82 of 500 copies, one of 100 specially bound with an extra engraving, engraved illustrations [Cock-a-Hoop 185]--Hartnoll, P. Grecian Enchanted, 1952, number 38 of 360 copies, one of 60 specially bound, signed by the author and artist, with an additional suite of the engravings and an additional plate, aquatint illustrations [Cock-a-Hoop 189]--various sizes, each with illustrations by John Buckland-Wright, original full morocco or vellum gilt, top edges gilt, all but the first in slipcases, spine of the third faded (4)
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."