Kelmscott Press--Burne-Jones, Edward--Catterson-Smith, Robert

1) page [60] illustration, photograph of the original Burne-Jones design with added ink and gouache, 198 by 255mm., laid down to card; 2) nine studies on one sheet of heads with halos, PENCIL DRAWING BY BURNE-JONES, 165 by 270mm., annotated on reverse by Catterson-Smith "Sketches drawn by Sir Edward Burne-Jones, Bart. experiments to arrive at a suitable nimbus for a head in the Kelmscott Chaucer", mounted, framed and glazed, some folds, extensive spotting and browning; 3) page [60] illustration, proof printing without decorative border IN AN EARLIER STATE THAN THE PUBLISHED VERSION, 130 by 169mm., some tears and extensive spotting; 4) page [112] illustration, photograph of the original Burne-Jones design with added ink and gouache, 134 by 175mm., laid down to card, pencil details of hands on reverse; 5) page [114] illustration, photograph of the original Burne-Jones design with wash of white, 135 by 175mm., laid down to card, pencil details of hands on reverse; 6) page [115] illustration, photograph of the original Burne-Jones design with wash of white, 135 by 175mm., laid down to card; some browning and spotting (6)

Condition is described in the main 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."

The illustration on page [60] of the Kelmscott Chaucer appears to have caused Burne-Jones and Catterson-Smith some difficulty. The sequence presented here, together with pencil sketches by Burne-Jones, reveal some minor differences from the version eventually published.