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

1) page [241] illustration, photograph of the original Burne-Jones design, 128 by 174mm., laid down to card; 2) page [243] illustration, photograph of the original Burne-Jones design, 127 by 171mm., laid down to card, the reverse with details of clutching hands in pencil; 3) page [244] illustration, photograph of the original Burne-Jones design with sections of added gouache and pencil, 127 by 172mm., laid down to card, the reverse with details of grass in ink; 4) page [245] illustration, photograph of the original Burne-Jones design with sections of added gouache and pencil, 129 by 170mm., laid down to card; 5) page [250] illustration, photograph of the original Burne-Jones design, 128 by 175mm., laid down to card; 6) page [253] illustration, proof printing, 124 by 164mm., framed and glazed; 7) page [256] illustration, proof printing with different decorative border from published version, 156 by 194mm., framed and glazed; 8) page [259] illustration, ink and gouache drawing, 128 by 174mm., laid down to card, A SLIGHTLY LESS DETAILED VERSION THAN THAT PUBLISHED WITHIN THE KELMSCOTT CHAUCER; some browning and spotting (8)

Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, 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."

A group illustrating 'The Romaunt of the Rose', mostly comprising photographs of Burne-Jones' original designs. A number have some minor additions by Catterson-Smith and one, that for page [259], is almost finished although, evidently, not the version sent for cutting onto wood.