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Gershwin, George
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- Gershwin, George
- George Gershwin's Song-Book. New York: Random House, 1932
- printed book
4to (323 x 242 mm.), FIRST EDITION, NUMBER 144 OF 300 COPIES SIGNED BY BOTH GERSHWIN AND ALAJALOV, photographic portrait frontispiece by Maurice Goldberg, photographic illustration of Gershwin's hands by Fitz, title-page vignette and 18 colour illustrations by Constantin Alajalov, printed music for one song ("Mischa, Yascha, Toscha, Sascha") in pocket attached to lower fixed endpaper, original full blue morocco lettered in gilt, top edge gilt, blue buckram folding case with gilt-lettering and decoration by Zaehnsdorf, ownership inscription on preliminary blank, binding very slightly rubbed at joints
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
FINE COPY. The entire production, and especially Alajalov's witty illustrations, captures the spirit of Gershwin's music and his times.