[Burne-Jones, Edward]--Catterson-Smith, Robert

1) Frontispiece from A Dream of John Ball and A King’s Lesson, 89 by 78mm.; 2-24) Twenty-three assumed proof printings (lacking published borders) from The Works of Geoffrey Chaucer, mostly 125 by 165mm. (average); 25-49) COMPLETE SET of twenty-five assumed proof printings from The Beginning of the World, mostly 95 by 130mm. (average); each framed and glazed in white frames, some browning and occasional spotting, frames worn and soiled (49)

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."

It is assumed that items 2 – 49 comprise proof printings. Certainly the borders, as published in The Works of Geoffrey Chaucer, are not included here. The examples from Chaucer are as follows: 'The Tale of the Clerk of Oxenford' p. [136]; 'The Frankeleyns Tale' p. [169] and p. [170]; 'An A.B.C. of Geoffrey Chaucer' p. [223]; 'The Romaunt of the Rose' p. [244], p. [248], p. [253], p. [256] and p. [273]; 'The Book of the Duchesse' p. [385]; 'The Legend of Goode Wimmen' p. [431], p. [437] and p. [441]; 'The Hous of Fame' p. [452], p. [454], p. [466], p. [467] and 'Troilus and Criseyde' p. [470], p. [471], p. [482], p. [501], p. [536] and p. [537]. In a letter from Isabel Catterson-Smith to Mary Lago, dated 1978, Isabel Catterson-Smith states "I am sitting opposite to a row of woodblock B.J. drawings carried out by father 8" x 5" in small white frames" (see lot 112).