Lot 238
  • 238

Crane, Walter

Estimate
500 - 700 GBP
Log in to view results
bidding is closed

Description

  • Crane, Walter
  • Collection of 8 works, including illustrations by Walter Crane, comprising:
  • PAPER
Warr, G.C. Echoes of Hellas. Ward, 1887, original pictorial parchment gilt, dust-jacket, collector's folding box together with next item, errata slip torn, some offsetting, dust-jacket spotted and with loss--Goldschmidt, O. et al. Echoes of Hellas. Pianoforte Arrangement of the Music... Ward, 1888, original pictorial parchment gilt, dust-jacket, dust-jacket spotted and with loss--ed. Shaw, G.B. Fabian Essays in Socialism. Fabian Society, 1889, collector's box--[Shakespeare, W.] Eight Illustrations to Shakespeare's Tempest. Dent, 1893, number 81 of 600 copies, 8 plates loose as issued in folding box, title-page and limitation leaf creased, box worn--ed. Beeching, H.C. A Book of Christmas Verse. Methuen, 1895, number 23 of 50 copies, collector's chemise and slipcase--Crane, W. Flora's Feast. Cassell, 1899, collector's box--Crane, W. Line & Form. Bell, 1900, rebacked preserving original spine--Anon. In the Farthest Corner. [no publisher], 1939, one of 100 copies, original slipcase (8)

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."