- 27
Galsworthy, John, Roger Casement, Thomas Carlyle, and others
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- A collection of five autograph letters, comprising:
- Paper
John Galsworthy, letter signed, to William Heinemann, 12 July 1918, about 'Reveille' (the quarterly dedicated to disabled servicemen then edited by Galsworthy); Thornton Wilder, letter to [Kurt] Maschler, 5 November 1958, about a birthday tribute to Erich Kästner; Israel Zangwill, letter to his agent, William Colles, 10 April [1893], regarding the publication of a number of his works, including The King of the Schnorrers; Anthony Blunt, noting his thoughts on a book by Walter Friedlander; Roger Casement, letter with autograph envelope, c. 16 February 1916, concerning the safe arrival of a letter, written from Germany; together with a fragment by Thomas Carlyle ("It never smokes but there is fire"), 12 July 1869, a typed letter by Herbert Samuel, 4 November 1927, and a facsimile note of thanks from Winston Churchill; 7 items in all, some creasing and browning, hinge of letter from Zangwill splitting
Condition
The condition of this lot, where appropriate, is as described in the catalogue description.
"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."