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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 OF ARGUABLY LARKIN'S GREATEST POEM, number IX of 250 copies initialled by the author and illustrator, PRESENTATION COPY INSCRIBED BY THE AUTHOR TO ANTHONY THWAITE ("For Anthony, | this oddity - | 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."
"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
First separate appearance of Larkin's celebrated poem, previously published in the Times Literary Supplement in 1977.