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Joyce, James
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 USD
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Description
- Collected Poems. New York: Black Sun Press, 1936
- paper, ink
8vo (6 5/8 x 4 1/2 in.; 168 x 114 mm). Frontispiece portrait by Augustus John. Publisher's cream-white boards, spine lettered in blue, upper cover stamped in blue with floral ornaments; spine somewhat darkened, some soiling.
Literature
Slocum & Cahoon A44
Condition
Condition as described in catalogue entry.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
FIRST EDITION. COPY 576 OF 800 NUMBERED COPIES. PRESENTATION COPY WITH JOYCE'S ENGRAVED VISITING-CARD INSCRIBED ON THE VERSO IN GREEN INK, "Avec mes meilleures voeux pour Noël et la Nouvelle Année. James Joyce. Paris '37." On the recto, Joyce has scored through his name in green ink and there is a green ink blot in the upper left corner.