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Eliot, T.S.
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Eliot, T.S.
- Journey of the Magi. London: Faber & Gwyer Ltd., [1927]
- paper
8vo (184 x 118mm.), 4pp. pamphlet, number 8 of 'The Ariel Poems', first edition, PRE-PUBLICATION PRESENTATION COPY INSCRIBED BY ELIOT BENEATH THE POEM TO HIS PUBLISHER ("for | Geoffrey & Enid Faber | T.S. Eliot | 17.8.27"), drawings by E. McKnight Kauffer, original yellow wrappers printed in black, collector's specially lined black cloth solander box, very minor soiling to wrappers
Literature
Gallup A9a
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, when 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."
Catalogue Note
SUPERB PRESENTATION COPY, inscribed eight days before publication, to the publisher who commissioned the poem and his wife, parents of Eliot's godchild Tom (see the previous lot).