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Thomas, Dylan
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Thomas, Dylan
- Twenty-Six Poems. Verona: Hans Mardersteig at the Officina Bodoni, 1940 [1950]
- paper
4to, number 140 of 150 copies of which this is one of 140 copies on Fabriano handmade paper, signed by the author, original buckram-backed boards, slipcase, original mailing carton from James Laughlin, publisher of New Directions, 333 Sixth Avenue, New York addressed to Miss Marianne Moore, 260 Cumberland Street, Brooklyn, N.Y. with postmark 17 May 1950, slight browning and wear to mailing carton
Provenance
Marianne Moore (1887-1972) (address on mailing carton)
Literature
Rolph B.13b; Mardersteig 94
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
As noted by Rolph, this is the American issue with no publisher's imprint appearing on the title-page. Rolph states "...the American issue undoubtedly preceded the English issue by about three months, appearing towards the end of the second week in May 1950".