Burne-Jones, Edward

1) illustration for The Golden Legend (facing page 245), ink printing on vellum, 285 by 210mm., minor soiling at extremities; 2) illustration for Love is Enough (facing page 90), assumed proof printing on paper (without border), 290 by 211mm., some spotting and soiling; 3) 'Iris and Turnus' from The Collected Works of William Morris, Vol 11, 1911 (facing page [vii]), photogravure, 286 by 222mm., some spotting; 4) 'Aeneas and the Harpies' from The Collected Works of William Morris, Vol 11, 1911 (facing page [xxv]), photogravure, 286 by 222mm., some spotting (4)

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."

The first item here is especially interesting in that there were no vellum copies of The Golden Legend issued by the Kelmscott Press.