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Gershwin, George
Estimate
2,500 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Gershwin, George
- Porgy and Bess, An Opera in Three Acts. Libretto by Dubose Heyward, lyrics by Du Bose Heyward and Ira Gershwin, production directed by Rouben Mamoulian. New York: Random House, 1935
- paper
4to (311 x 230mm.), NUMBER 126 OF 250 COPIES SIGNED BY GEORGE AND IRA GERSHWIN, DU BOSE HEYWARD AND ROUBEN MAMOULIAN, colour frontispiece and large title-page vignette by George Biddle, publisher's red pebble-grain morocco, spine lettered in blind, black morocco label on upper cover, top edge gilt, original hessian-covered slipcase, endpapers with some browning, binding worn at extremities with repairs to spine and several small bumps on upper cover, slipcase worn at extremities
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
THE LIMITED EDITION OF THE GERSHWINS' GROUNDBREAKING AMERICAN OPERA, SIGNED BY THE COMPOSER, LYRICISTS AND PRODUCER.