- 90
Joyce, James
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Joyce, James
- The Mime of Mick, Nick and the Maggies. A Fragment from Work in Progress. The Hague: The Servire Press, 1934
- paper
8vo (242 x 162mm.), FIRST EDITION, NUMBER 115 OF 1,000 COPIES ON OLD ANTIQUE DUTCH PAPER, initial letter, tailpiece and cover designed by author's daughter Lucia Joyce, title in red and black, original stiff cream-white covers printed in blue, original silver paper covered slipcase with pink label lettered in silver, slight tear to slipcase, OTHERWISE FINE
Literature
Slocum & Cahoon A43
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
A SUPERB COPY. This fragment of Joyce's "Work-in-Progress" later formed pp.219-259 of Finnegans Wake.