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DULAC, "ILLUSTRATIONS TO THE BOOK OF THE PEARL", ARTIST'S SPECIAL ISSUE, 1923 (1 VOL.)
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Edmund Dulac
- A collection of 10 coloured plates bound in one volume, with autograph title "Illustrations to the Book of the Pearl"
- Paper
4to, (260 x 220mm.), "special copy No 3.", inscribed by the author ("To Mr J J McPeake - | with every good wish, | Edmund Dulac | Dec. 1923."), 10 coloured plates with autograph captions by the artist, vellum-backed boards with repeating floral pattern, decorative endpapers, collector's slipcase, very slightly bumped
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, 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
A beautiful set of illustrations bound specially for the artist and, evidently, used for presentation. The illustrations were published in the 1919 edition of Léonard Rosenthal's The Kingdom of the Pearl.