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Milne, A.A.--Shepard, E.H.--Fraser-Simson, H.
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Milne, A.A.--Shepard, E.H.--Fraser-Simson, H.
- Collection of five music books, London: Methuen & Co. Ltd. / Ascherberg, Hopwood & Crew Ltd., 1925-1929, comprising:
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i) The King’s Breakfast. 1925, NUMBER 17 OF 100 COPIES, SIGNED BY MILNE, SHEPARD AND FRASER-SIMSON; ii) Teddy Bear and other songs. 1926, NUMBER 48 OF 100 COPIES, SIGNED BY MILNE, SHEPARD AND FRASER-SIMSON, unopened; iii) Songs from “Now We Are Six”. 1927, NUMBER 81 OF 100 COPIES, SIGNED BY MILNE, SHEPARD AND FRASER-SIMSON, unopened, some browning to covers; iv) More “Very Young” Songs. 1928, NUMBER 24 OF 100 COPIES, SIGNED BY MILNE, SHEPARD AND FRASER-SIMSON, unopened, some browning to covers; v) The Hums of Pooh. 1929, PRESENTATION COPY INSCRIBED BY THE COMPOSER (“Simon | with love + best wishes | from his | Godfather | H. Fraser Simson | 1930”) on title-page, DUST-JACKET, dust-jacket slightly soiled with loss to foot of spine; all cloth-backed boards with pictorial label on upper cover, occasional spotting and browning, occasional tears (5)
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."