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Kelmscott Press--transl. Morris, William
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Description
- Kelmscott Press--transl. Morris, William
- Of the Friendship of Amis and Amile. Kelmscott Press, 1894
- PAPER
16mo, LIMITED TO 515 COPIES OF WHICH THIS IS ONE OF 500 ON PAPER, PRESENTATION COPY INSCRIBED BY WILLIAM MORRIS ("to R Catterson Smith | from William Morris | April 6th 1894") on preliminary blank, ornamental woodcut borders, title and initials, printed in red and black, original holland-backed boards, some minor spotting, extremities very slightly bumped
Literature
Peterson A23
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."
Catalogue Note
Peterson records nine copies presented by Morris: copies were inscribed for Edward Burne-Jones (6 April), A.C. Swinburne (no specific date beyond 1894 noted), Theodore Watts (no date given), May Morris (7 April), Philip Webb (5 April), Jenny Morris (4 April), H. Dearle (12 June), Georgiana Burne-Jones (6 April) and W.H. Hooper (6 April). The present copy is entirely unrecorded.