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Symons, Arthur
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1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Symons, Arthur
- Two works together with four leaves of manuscript poetry, comprising:
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Knave of Hearts. 1894-1908. Heinemann, 1913, four leaves of manuscript loosely inserted (5pp., 14 May 1894 - 23 April 1897), original cloth lettered in gilt, collector's chemise and slipcase, adhesive residue on several leaves; Mes Souvenirs. Chapelle-Reanville: Hours Press, [1931], number 3 of 200 copies, signed by the author, autograph note signed ("Arthur Symons") to a French bookseller ordering specific titles loosely inserted (2pp., 31 May 1916), original boards lettered in gilt
Condition
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"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."
"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."
Catalogue Note
The four poems comprise: 'Fauvette' (2pp., dated 'Paris; May 14 [18]94'), 'Peau d'Espagne' (1p., dated 'Oct 18 [18]96'), 'At Sant' Onofrio' (1p., dated 'Rome: Jan 9 [18]97') and 'Stormy Night: Naples' (1p., dated 'Naples: Ap 23 [18]97'). These are published on pp.45-46, p.46, p.32 and p.34 respectively of Knave of Hearts. The second and fourth poems show some substantive revisions.