- 148
Patmore, Coventry
Estimate
500 - 700 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Patmore, Coventry
- Principle in Art, Etc. George Bell, 1889
- Printed book
8vo, first edition, with half-title, original purple cloth, printed label, PRESENTATION COPY INSCRIBED BY THE AUTHOR ON HALF-TITLE TO ALFRED AUSTIN ("Alfred Austin | from Coventry Patmore. | Nov. 15, January 8, 1890"), spine faded, minor offsetting and spotting
Provenance
Alfred Austin, presentation inscription from the author, Swinford Old Manor bookplate (as Poet Laureate); Lewis Kennedy Morse, bookplate
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
A selection of articles and reviews, with additions, originally published in various journals. Included are essays on Keats, Shelley, Blake, Rossetti, Swinburne, Clough, and Emerson.