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Fraser, Eric--Xenophon of Ephesus
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Description
- Fraser, Eric--Xenophon of Ephesus
- The Ephesian Story, translated by Paul Turner, Golden Cockerel Press, 1957; with additional working manuscripts, typescripts, correspondence and page proofs
- paper
4to, number 88 of 300 copies, 5 full-page illustrations and title-vignette by Eric Fraser, original green morocco-backed buckram gilt, top edge gilt [Cock-a-Hoop 207], (2 volumes)
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 is a fascinating collection of working material relating to the production of The Ephesian Story comprising: one early ink drawing by Eric Fraser with collotype proofs of final version; a series of autograph letters signed by Eric Fraser to Christopher Sandford; several autograph and typed letters signed by Paul Turner to Christopher Sandford, annotated in pencil; numerous synopses of the story in manuscript and typescript, further annotated by hand; several versions of the story as autograph manuscript annotated page and galley proofs at various stages; typed page proofs, annotated by hand; typed draft of the early stage of the text; also various typed letters to Christopher Sandford signed by binders, agents and others related to the ongoing production of the book.