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Shepard, E.H.--Lucas, E.V.
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Playtime & Company. A Book for Children. London: Methuen & Co., 1925
- Paper, vellum
4to (223 x 175mm.), FIRST EDITION, NUMBER 11 OF 15 COPIES ON JAPANESE VELLUM, SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR AND THE ILLUSTRATOR, half-title, illustrations throughout by E.H. Shepard, unopened, original full vellum lettered in gilt, collector's blue cloth chemise and slipcase, a touch of slight browning to the fore-edge of a few leaves;
together with three further copies, comprising:
i) NUMBER 25 OF 100 COPIES ON HANDMADE PAPER, SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR AND THE ILLUSTRATOR, mostly unopened, original blue cloth backed boards, printed paper label on upper board, dust-jacket, some offsetting to endpapers, dust-jacket slightly faded with a touch of spotting; ii) a copy of the standard issue, original red cloth backed pictorial boards, illustrated endpapers, printed glassine dust-jacket, glassine a little worn at extremities with some browning; iii) another copy of the standard issue with sky blue dust-jacket, some fading to jacket; all 4to; three together in collector's blue cloth folding box with a flyer advertising an exhibition of Shepard's original drawings dated December 1925 (5)
together with three further copies, comprising:
i) NUMBER 25 OF 100 COPIES ON HANDMADE PAPER, SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR AND THE ILLUSTRATOR, mostly unopened, original blue cloth backed boards, printed paper label on upper board, dust-jacket, some offsetting to endpapers, dust-jacket slightly faded with a touch of spotting; ii) a copy of the standard issue, original red cloth backed pictorial boards, illustrated endpapers, printed glassine dust-jacket, glassine a little worn at extremities with some browning; iii) another copy of the standard issue with sky blue dust-jacket, some fading to jacket; all 4to; three together in collector's blue cloth folding box with a flyer advertising an exhibition of Shepard's original drawings dated December 1925 (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."
Catalogue Note
INCLUDING A VERY FINE COPY OF THE LIMITED EDITION ON VELLUM.