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Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von
- Faust. Eine Tragoedie von Goethe. Hammersmith: The Doves Press, 28 November 1906 and June 1910
- ink, paper, metal on binding
2 volumes, 8vo (230 x 163mm.), one of 300 and 250 paper copies respectively, printed in red and black, VOLUME 1 WITH ORIGINAL ILLUSTRATIONS by various Viennese artists including Hans Konig (with a musical quote from Beethoven and a portrait of Goethe after Sebborn), N. Frey (dated 1951), Pippa S., Schmal, Ernst Fuchs, E. Paar and Oskar Laske, BLACK MOROCCO BINDING BY RENÉ AND MICHEL KIEFFER, with their ticket (probably dating from the 1940s), covers with panels composed of thick circular onlays with metal stubs, spines lettered in silver with silver circles, black suede endpapers, top edge silvered, other edges uncut, in marbled slipcases, slipcases somewhat worn
Literature
Tidcombe DP10 & DP20
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."