Lot 72
- 72
Black Sun Press.
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Sterne, Lawrence. A Sentimental Journey through France and Italy. Paris, 1929
- Ink and paper
8vo (8 3/8 x 6 1/2 in.; 213 x 165mm). Title-page printed in green and brown ink, chapter headings and tailpieces in green, text in brown, 5 plates by Polia Chentoff. Publisher's printed wrappers with fold-over flaps, covered in glassine dust-wrappers; some browning to spine, glassine at head and foot of spine chipped. Original slipcase covered in green felt, pink ribbon pull; felt faded.
Literature
Minkoff A-22
Condition
Condition as described in 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Copy 1 of 15 copies on Japanese vellum (of a whole edition of 400), with an original signed drawing by Chentoff mounted on the recto of the lower free endpaper.