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Billy Fury
Estimate
300 - 500 GBP
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Description
- Billy Fury
- Cassette tape and related ephemera, c.1983
- Paper, audio cassette
comprising: a cassette tape inscribed "New Songs" and labelled "Original Master"; business card signed on the verso "Billy"; order of service for Fury's funeral, 4 February 1983, St John's Wood; printed card expressing thanks for condolence messages, signed "Fondly Lisa [Voice]", February 1983; and 'Tribute to Billy Fury' booklet, order of service slightly soiled and with vertical crease (5)
Condition
Condition is as 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."
Catalogue Note
This tape was given by Fury to the consignor during the filming for Channel 4 in January 1983. Fury died a few days later on 28 January. The tribute booklet circulated at his funeral features a still from the show, Unforgettable, on the cover.