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GRIMM--RACKHAM. THE FAIRY TALES OF THE BROTHERS GRIMM, NUMBER 168 OF 750 COPIES, 1909 (1 VOL.)
Estimate
1,000 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Rackham, Arthur--Carroll, Lewis
- The Fairy Tales of the Brothers Grimm. Constable & Company Ltd., 1909
- paper
4to, number 168 of 750 copies signed by the artist, 40 coloured plates and other illustrations by Arthur Rackham, title-page printed in red and black, later half red morocco gilt by Hatchards, spine gilt in compartments, top edge gilt, later ownership inscription, crease to frontispiece and minor abrasion to one other plate, extremities slightly rubbed, slight soiling to binding
Literature
Riall p. 97
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."