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Kelmscott Press--Morris, William
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Kelmscott Press--Morris, William
- Child Christopher and Goldilind the Fair. Kelmscott Press, 1895
- PAPER
2 volumes, 16mo, LIMITED TO 612 COPIES OF WHICH THIS IS ONE OF 600 ON PAPER, PRESENTATION COPY INSCRIBED BY WILLIAM MORRIS ("to R Catterson Smith | from | William Morris | Nov: 7th 1895") on preliminary blank of first volume, ornamental woodcut borders, title and initials, printed in red and black, original holland-backed boards, minor spotting, minor spotting to edges (2)
Literature
Peterson A35
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 thirteen presentation copies recorded by Peterson: S.C. Cockerell (26 October), Theodore Watts (25 September), A.C. Swinburne (25 September), Edward Burne-Jones (21 September), Henry Newman Howard (25 October), Kate Faulkner (25 September), Philip Webb (22 September), Jenny Morris (11 September), May Morris (no date given), Frederick H. Evans (2 October), Georgiana Burne-Jones (21 September), F.S. Ellis (no date given) and Cormell Price (22 September). The present copy is unknown and appears to be the latest copy inscribed by Morris.