- 155
Beckett, Samuel
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Samuel Beckett
- Two editions in French, one an inscribed presentation copy to Ruby Cohn:
- paper
i) Pas Moi. Paris: Éditions de Minuit, 1975, first edition in French [of Not I], one of a few hors commerce copies printed on velin supérieur (out of an edition for sale of 242), PRESENTATION COPY INSCRIBED BY THE AUTHOR TO THE BECKETT SCHOLAR RUBY COHN ("For Ruby Cohn | affectionately | Sam | Paris March 1978"), original paper covers in glassine;
ii) Assez. Paris: Éditions de Minuit, 1966, first edition [of the work subsequently translated by Beckett into English as Enough], no.446 of 450 numbered copies on velin cuve (out of a total edition of 662), partially unopened, original paper covers [Federman & Fletcher 275]; 8vo (2)
ii) Assez. Paris: Éditions de Minuit, 1966, first edition [of the work subsequently translated by Beckett into English as Enough], no.446 of 450 numbered copies on velin cuve (out of a total edition of 662), partially unopened, original paper covers [Federman & Fletcher 275]; 8vo (2)
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing unless otherwise stated
"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
Pas Moi is inscribed by the playwright to his close friend, the highly accomplished and respected Beckett scholar Ruby Cohn (1922--2011), who attended the first public performance of En Attendant Godot (Waiting for Godot) in Paris in 1953 whilst a student at the Sorbonne. Beckett subsequently became the chief professional interest for the rest of her life. This copy was subsequently a gift by her to her friend Daniel Labeille.