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Malory, Thomas
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Malory, Thomas
- Morte Darthur... the original edition of Caxton revised for modern use, with an introduction by Sir Edward Strachey... Macmillan and Co., 1889
- PAPER
8vo, from the library of Aubrey Beardsley with signature ("Aubrey Vincent Beardsley | 18/7/91") and line drawing of Merlin on front free endpaper, original green cloth lettered in gilt on spine, collector's folding box, some light soiling and spotting, binding worn with hinges and joints splitting
It appears that Beardsley signed this copy three days before his nineteenth birthday. Less than two years later he would receive a commission from J.M. Dent to provide the illustrations for a new edition. It would become the work which made Beardsley's name. This copy includes a number of pencil underlinings and notes not thought to be in Beardsley's hand.
It appears that Beardsley signed this copy three days before his nineteenth birthday. Less than two years later he would receive a commission from J.M. Dent to provide the illustrations for a new edition. It would become the work which made Beardsley's name. This copy includes a number of pencil underlinings and notes not thought to be in Beardsley's hand.
Condition
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."
"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."