BASILISK PRESS, DEFOE, D. ROBINSON CRUSOE, 1979 (1 VOL.)

4to, NO. 11 OF 25 COPIES (of a total edition of 515 (500 of which were for sale)), this edition with 10 original prints by Edward Gordon Craig bound at the back, frontispiece and 1 colour plate, together with numerous other illustrations by Craig, full dark blue morocco with gilt design on upper board, spine gilt in compartments, marbled endpapers, top edge gilt, cloth-backed collector's wooden box

Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, 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."

The woodcuts for this edition of “Crusoe” were originally created by Edward Gordon Craig in 1924; however the artist was obsessive in nature, and continued to work on the designs well into the 1960s. This 1979 edition is the first published appearance of the finished artwork. Craig was introduced to woodcutting and engraving in the 1890s by artist William Nicholson. The edition includes an introduction by Craig’s son on his father’s relationship with the art-form, as well as three essays by the artist on Robinson Crusoe.