Lot 128
- 128
Joyce, James and F.J.C. Skeffington
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Joyce, James and F.J.C. Skeffington
- Two Essays. "A Forgotten Aspect of the University Question" by F.J.C. Skeffington and "The Day of the Rabblement" by James A. Joyce. Dublin: Gerrard Bros., [1901]
- paper
8vo, first edition, Francis Skeffington's copy, one of approximately 85 copies, original pink printed wrappers, minor nick at foot of spine, very minor spotting, some rust marks
Provenance
Francis Skeffington; by family descent
Literature
Slocum and Cahoon B1
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
An extremely fine copy of this rare Joyce item. With the exception of Eh tu, Healy! (of which no copy is known to exist), this volume - printed after both articles were rejected for publication in the University College Dublin magazine, St Stephen's - is Joyce's first appearance in book form and his second appearance in print (after 'Ibsen's New Drama' in Fortnightly Review in April 1900). Skeffington was a pacifist, feminist, and vegetarian; Joyce dubbed him 'Hairy Jaysus' and considered him the cleverest man at the university after himself. Skeffington was killed in the Easter Uprising of 1916.
Slocum and Cahoon cite a publication figure with reference to a Ulysses Bookshop catalogue from 1933. The figure is repeated by Ellmann.
Slocum and Cahoon cite a publication figure with reference to a Ulysses Bookshop catalogue from 1933. The figure is repeated by Ellmann.