Lot 176
  • 176

Larkin, Philip

Estimate
2,500 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Larkin, Philip
  • Aubade. Salem, Oregon: Penstemon Press, for Charles Seluzicki, 1980
  • paper
oblong 12mo, FIRST EDITION, number XVI of 250 copies initialled by the author and illustrator, PRESENTATION COPY INSCRIBED BY THE AUTHOR TO JOHN WAIN ("For John, | this useless bit of | bibliomania - | with love from | Philip") on first leaf, single word addition to text by author, illustration by Kathleen Gray Schallock, original wrappers, original silver-lined envelope

Literature

Bloomfield A15

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."

Catalogue Note

John Wain (1925-1994), the critic, poet and novelist, was a lifelong friend of Larkin's and an important figure in the author's life from his early days at Oxford.