Lot 59
  • 59

Joyce, James

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Joyce, James
  • Ulysses. London: John Lane The Bodley Head, 1936
  • ink and paper
4to (10 1/4 x 7 5/8 in.; 267 x 193mm, uncut).  Title-page printed in blue and black.  Cream-colored calf vellum, spine gilt-lettered, covers gilt-stamped with Homeric bow designed by Eric Gill, top edges gilt; minimal wear.  Modern clamshell case with gilt-lettered art vellum spine. 

Literature

Slocum & Cahoon A23

Condition

condition as described in catalogue entry.
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.
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Catalogue Note

A fine copy of the first English edition printed in England. Copy 61 of 100 copies on mould-made paper, signed by Joyce (of a whole edition of 1000).