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POTTER, THE TALE OF JEMIMA PUDDLE-DUCK, INSCRIBED WITH MINIATURE SKETCHES OF RABBITS AND A DUCK, [C.1931]
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- After Beatrix Potter
- The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck. London: Frederick Warne and Co., Ltd., [c.1931]
- paper
16mo (140 by 103mm.), later edition, PRESENTATION COPY INSCRIBED BY THE AUTHOR ("For Geoffrey | with love from Beatrix Potter | and all the Puddleducks + Bunnies | at Sawrey xxx | Aug 28th. 31") TOGETHER WITH MINIATURE SKETCH OF A DUCK AND THREE RABBITS, 27 coloured illustrations by Beatrix Potter, original green boards, pictorial label on upper cover, collector's green morocco-backed folding box, blue crayon on two pages, slight splitting between gatherings at gutter, binding slightly soiled and rubbed 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."