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[Harrison, George — Ravi Shankar]
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- The I Ching or Book of Changes. Richard Wilhelm & Cary F. Baynes (translators). [London]: Routledge & K. Paul, [1965]
- paper, ink, leather
2 volumes, 8vo. Both volumes inscribed by Harrison and dated 25 December 1966: "To Raviji | With much love and thanks | George Harrison" and "To Raviji | love from | George Harrison". Publisher's blue cloth, decorated in gilt and red, top edges blue, extremities a bit rubbed; dust-jackets present but chipped and worn.
Condition
2 volumes, 8vo. Both volumes inscribed by Harrison and dated 25 December 1966: "To Raviji | With much love and thanks | George Harrison" and "To Raviji | love from | George Harrison". Publisher's blue cloth, decorated in gilt and red, top edges blue, extremities a bit rubbed; dust-jackets present but chipped and worn.
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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
A PRESENTATION COPY OF THE CLASSIC CHINESE DIVINATION TEXT BETWEEN THE FAMED BEATLES' GUITARIST AND THE MUSICIAN WHO TAUGHT HIM HOW TO PLAY THE SITAR. Inscribed the year after Shankar famously inspired Harrison to incorporate the sitar into the song "Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)" on Rubber Soul.