[Potter, Beatrix]--Nister, Ernest

4to, numerous black and white illustrations by Louis Wain, Beatrix Potter and others, original cloth-backed pictorial boards, some leaves loose, hinges split, lacking colour frontispiece, worn

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."

The volume includes nine drawings for 'A Frog he would a-fishing go' (verses by C[lifton] B[ingham]). There is an obvious resemblance to Jeremy Fisher who had appeared in a picture letter to Eric Moore the previous year. Comical Customers also includes a full-page illustration entitled 'What shall we buy?' (cf an original pen and grisaille drawing from the collection of Bertram Potter, sold in these rooms, 17 July 2008, lot 295, which itself was modelled on Frank Sutcliffe's photograph of David Storry's grocery shop in Whitby).