- 293
Illustrated Books
Estimate
500 - 700 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- A collection of illustrated books, 1856-1933, including:
- Paper
Goldsmith, Oliver. The Traveller: A Poem. London: David Bogue, [c.1856], illustrations by Birket Foster, original elaborately tooled cloth, all edges gilt, contemporary ink inscription
Crane, Walter. Flora's Feast. A Masque of Flowers. London: Cassell & Company, 1889, illustrations by Crane, unopened, original printed boards, lacking front free endpaper
Nicholson, William. An Almanac of Twelve Sports. London: Heinemann, 1898, illustrations by Nicholson, words by Rudyard Kipling, original printed boards
Adlington, William [trans.]. The Golden Asse of Lucius Apuleius. London: John Lane at the Bodley Head, 1923, number 2797 of 3000 copies, illustrations by Jean de Bosschère, original pictorial cloth
Melville, Herman. Moby Dick or The Whale. London: Cassell & Company, 1930, illustrations by Rockwell Kent, original black cloth
together with 4 others, 4to and 8vo, occasional offsetting and spotting, some wear to bindings (9)
Crane, Walter. Flora's Feast. A Masque of Flowers. London: Cassell & Company, 1889, illustrations by Crane, unopened, original printed boards, lacking front free endpaper
Nicholson, William. An Almanac of Twelve Sports. London: Heinemann, 1898, illustrations by Nicholson, words by Rudyard Kipling, original printed boards
Adlington, William [trans.]. The Golden Asse of Lucius Apuleius. London: John Lane at the Bodley Head, 1923, number 2797 of 3000 copies, illustrations by Jean de Bosschère, original pictorial cloth
Melville, Herman. Moby Dick or The Whale. London: Cassell & Company, 1930, illustrations by Rockwell Kent, original black cloth
together with 4 others, 4to and 8vo, occasional offsetting and spotting, some wear to bindings (9)
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."