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Vale Press
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Vale Press
- Collection of twelve volumes, comprising:
- PAPER
Sidney, P. The Sonnets of Sir Philip Sidney, 1898, one of 210 copies on paper, wood-engraved border by Ricketts, [Ransom Vale 15], embossed stamp to second preliminary blank--Shakespeare, W. Shakespeare's Sonnets, 1899, [one of 210 copies on paper], wood-engraved border by Ricketts, order form loosely inserted, collector's folding box, [Ransom Vale 27], inscription, spine browned--Shakespeare, W. [Shakespeare's Works], 1900-1903, [one of 310 copies on paper], 8 (of 39) vol., wood-engraved borders by Ricketts, [Ransom Vale 44], some bookplates, some cloth bubbled, tear to spine of one volume--Marlowe, C. Doctor Faustus, 1903, [one of 310 copies on paper], wood-engraved border by Ricketts, [Ransom Vale 45; Errington Masefield B10(a)]; Marlowe, C. Doctor Faustus, 1903, [one of 310 copies on paper], wood-engraved border by Ricketts, later morocco gilt by Stikeman, [Ransom Vale 45; Errington Masefield B10(a)], joints rubbed--all 8vo, original bindings unless otherwise noted, some browning, occasional spotting, some bindings bumped at extremities (12)
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
Titles from Shakespeare's Works are: Julius Caesar, Pericles, Macbeth, Richard II, The Merry Wives of Windsor, Measure for Measure, Henry VI part I and Henry VI part II.