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Ransome, Arthur
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Ransome, Arthur
- Peter Duck. London: Jonathan Cape, 1932
- Paper
8vo (198 x 134mm.), FIRST EDITION, AUTOGRAPH POSTCARD SIGNED LOOSELY INSERTED, frontispiece and other illustrations by the author, 2pp. publisher's advertisement inserted at end, original green cloth lettered in gilt, pictorial endpapers printed in dark green, light green, black and red, DUST-JACKET, creases and soiling to postcard, some spotting to dust-jacket, dust-jacket frayed at extremities and with abrasion (not affecting text) to lower panel
Literature
Hammond, Ransome A27(a)
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 postcard, postmarked from 1945, is addressed to Brian Field-Hyde of Tettenhall College, Wolverhampton. The author states that he is "glad you like them. And thank you for NOT asking questions..." It is signed "Arthur Ransome" and is on a postcard featuring a printed border of Ransome's own illustrations.