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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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
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).