- 274
Potter, Beatrix
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- The Tailor of Gloucester. [Privately Printed for the Author, December 1902]
- paper, ink, leather
16mo (5 1/8 x 4 in.; 130 x 102 mm). 11 (of 16) colored illustrations by Beatrix Potter. Original pink pictorial boards; rubbed, soiled, rebacked.
Literature
Linder p 420; Quinby 3
Condition
16mo (5 1/8 x 4 in.; 130 x 102 mm). 11 (of 16) colored illustrations by Beatrix Potter. Original pink pictorial boards; rubbed, soiled, rebacked.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
First edition, privately printed and limited to 500 copies. Presentation copy, inscribed and signed by the author-illustrator on the front free endpaper: "For Mr Butler from Beatrix Potter, Jan 16th 03." Potter said that The Tailor of Gloucester was her personal favorite of all her books.