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[Jack B. Yeats]
Estimate
200 - 300 GBP
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Description
- [Jack B. Yeats]
- The artist's copy of: Pipers' Music. In three stages Edited and Arranged by Margaret James. J.B. Cramer & Co. Ltd, 1932, small 8vo, original wrappers, marked up in red ink by Elsie Henry (his wife Cottie's friend), with autograph letter signed by Elsie loosely inserted ("Dear Jack, You will manage this quite easily, because I have marked in red into the number of fingers you raise to make each note, and the O indicates all the fingers down (tight!) Don't be the least discouraged if it takes you a while to blow..."; no place, 15 March 1939; TOGETHER WITH JACK'S HOME-MADE RECORDER, made of bamboo and cork, preserved in original pouch, length 235mm.
- wood
Condition
"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.
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Catalogue Note
the pouch is torn