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Lawrence, John
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Description
- Lawrence, John
- The "First Editions: Re-covered" copy of:
- book with new dust-jacket
Hardy, Thomas. Far From the Madding Crowd. James R. Osgood, McIlvaine and Co., 1895, 8vo, first 'Wessex Novels' edition, etched frontispiece by H. Macbeth-Raeburn, map at end, original dark green gilt, top edge gilt, slightly skewed, lower hinge splitting
WITH AN ORIGINAL DUST-JACKET BY JOHN LAWRENCE, 215 by 420mm., panels laid-down from engraving on vinyl with some hand-colouring, signed by the artist ("John Lawrence") together with an additional version laid-down titled by the artist ("Far From the Madding Crowd - Thomas Hardy"), framed and glazed
WITH AN ORIGINAL DUST-JACKET BY JOHN LAWRENCE, 215 by 420mm., panels laid-down from engraving on vinyl with some hand-colouring, signed by the artist ("John Lawrence") together with an additional version laid-down titled by the artist ("Far From the Madding Crowd - Thomas Hardy"), framed and glazed
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
John Lawrence is an eminent British illustrator and wood-engraver. Twice winner of The Francis Williams Award for illustration, he has illustrated a large number of books for both adults and children, including the cover artwork for Philip Pullman’s Dark Materials trilogy as well as all the illustrations for Lyra's Oxford and Once Upon A Time in the North.
Originally published in 1874, this edition comprises one volume from 'The Wessex Novels', published as the 'first uniform and complete edition' between 1895-96.
“Thomas Hardy is an author I’ve always very much appreciated and I’ve chosen a title that I particularly like. I think that Bathsheba in particular is a marvellous character"