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Kelmscott Press--ed. Halliwell, J.O.
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description
- Kelmscott Press--ed. Halliwell, J.O.
- Syr Perecyvelle of Gales. Kelmscott Press, 1895
- PAPER
8vo, LIMITED TO 358 COPIES OF WHICH THIS IS ONE OF 350 COPIES ON PAPER, PRESENTATION COPY INSCRIBED BY WILLIAM MORRIS ("To Robert Catterson Smith | from | William Morris | May 20th 1895") on preliminary blank, wood-engraved frontispiece after Edward Burne-Jones, ornamental woodcut borders and initials, printed in red and black, original Holland-backed boards, very minor spotting, slight splitting at gutter between some gatherings
Literature
Peterson A33
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
There are eleven presentation copies recorded by Peterson: Elizabeth Burden (13 May), Edward Burne-Jones (5 May), A.C. Swinburne (1895), Cormell Price (5 May), Theodore Watts (no date given), Georgiana Burne-Jones (5 May), Philip Webb (9 May), Jenny Morris (20 May), May Morris (20 May), Kate Faulkner (no date given) and Henrietta Morris (20 May). The present copy is hitherto unknown.