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Johnson, B.S.
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Johnson, B.S.
- A collection of eleven works, 10 inscribed by the author to Tony and June Tillinghast:
- ink on paper
Travelling People. Constable, 1963, proof, DEDICATION COPY INSCRIBED TO TONY AND JUNE ("gratefully, Bryan"), paper wrappers with dust-jacket; another copy, Panther, 1967, paperback reprint, inscribed to June; with Zulfikar Ghose, Statements Against Corpses. Constable, 1964, inscribed to Tony and June; Poems. Constable, 1964, inscribed to Tony and June; Trawl. Secker & Warburg, 1966, inscribed to June; The Evacuees. Victor Gollancz, 1968, inscribed to June; House Mother Normal. Trigham Press, 1971, one of 26 lettered copies ("T"), with long inscription to June, lacking dust-jacket; Poems Two. Trigham Press, 1972, inscribed to June; Christie Malry's Own Double-Entry. Collins, 1973, inscribed to June; Szerencsetlenek [The Unfortunates]. Debrecen: Alföldi Nyomda, n.d., Hungarian edition, inscribed to June; See the Old Lady Decently. New York: Viking, 1975; first editions except where stated, dust-jackets (where issued), 8vo (11)
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."