- 89
Joyce, James.
Estimate
12,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Ulysses. London: John Lane, the Bodley Head, 1936
- PAPER
4to (254 x 189mm.), first English edition printed in England, no.66 of 100 copies on mould made paper signed by Joyce, title in blue and black, original vellum gilt with Eric Gill's Homeric Bow on upper and lower covers, top edge gilt, the others uncut, blue and white striped headband and tailband, slipcase, very slight wear to slipcase
Provenance
Alfred T. Cowie, ownership signature dated 1951 on front endpaper; sale of his collection at Dominic Winter, 11 December 2003, lot 28
Literature
Slocum & Cahoon A23
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, when 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
A fine copy of the special vellum issue of the first edition of Ulysses printed in Britain. The text was based on the Odyssey Press edition, second impression (revised by Stuart Gilbert at the author's request), generally considered the most accurate and authoritative text of Joyce's great novel at the time. However, some new typographical errors crept in during printing, remaining uncorrected in subsequent John Lane editions.