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Gaiman, Neil
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1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Gaiman, Neil
- The "First Editions: Re-covered" copy of:
- book with new dust-jacket
Bradbury, Ray. Fahrenheit 451. Rupert Hart-Davis, 1954, first English edition, frontispiece by Joe Mugnaini, original red boards lettered in silver, light spotting, spine soiled
WITH AN ORIGINAL DUST-JACKET BY NEIL GAIMAN, 205 by 470mm., matches, spray paint, ink and mixed media on paper, signed and dated "Neil Gaiman 23 Sep 2017" with note by the artist
WITH AN ORIGINAL DUST-JACKET BY NEIL GAIMAN, 205 by 470mm., matches, spray paint, ink and mixed media on paper, signed and dated "Neil Gaiman 23 Sep 2017" with note by the artist
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."
Catalogue Note
Neil Gaiman is a multi-award-winning, critically acclaimed writer credited with being one of the creators of modern comics. In 1991 his series Sandman became the first comic ever to receive a literary award: the 1991 World Fantasy Award for Best Short Story. His fairy tale Stardust was turned into a 2007 film while his novel Coraline became an Oscar-nominated, BAFTA award-winning animated film. His best-selling novel American Gods was adapted for television in 2017.
"The temperature at which book-paper catches fire and BURNS..."