Lot 181
  • 181

Larkin, Philip

Estimate
500 - 700 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Larkin, Philip
  • Four LP records by or featuring work by Larkin, comprising:
  • paper, card, vinyl
i) The Less Deceived. Hessle: The Marvell Press, 1958, no catalogue number, matrix PX2000A/B, number 69 of 100 copies, [Bloomfield F1], sleeve worn with some loss; ii) The Whitsun Weddings. Hessle: The Marvell Press, 1965, catalogue number LPV6, matrix MAR-LP-117A-2U and MAR-LP-117B-3U, [Bloomfield F3], sleeve slightly worn at extremities; iii) High Windows. Argo, 1975, catalogue number PLP1202, matrix ARG-4233-IG and ARG-4234-IG, ownership signature on sleeve (“Thwaite”), [Bloomfield F6], some staining and adhesive tape marks to sleeve--iv) Anthony Hedges: Scenes from the Humber. Meridian, 1981, catalogue number E77047, matrix RR 1 MPT V 5L, Larkin’s ‘Bridge for the Living’ set by Hedges is reproduced on the lower sleeve--all 12 inch 33 1/3 rpm LP vinyl discs, original printed sleeves (4)

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.
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