[Pear Tree Press]--Guthrie, James

small 4to, 4 volumes together with 28 loosely inserted plates, 3 announcement leaves loosely inserted, number 55 of 130 copies (Autumn 1899), number 57 of 300 copies (Winter 1899), one of 300 copies (Spring 1900)  and one of 300 copies (Summer 1900), original wrappers, collector's chemises and folding box, some occasional light browning, creases and tears

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."

A RARE SET of early publications by James Guthrie. Although Ransom lists The Elf as a publication of The Pear Tree Press, he gives dates from 1902 onwards. The present sequence is, of course, earlier.