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Gill, Eric--Golden Cockerel Press--Chaucer, Geoffrey
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Gill, Eric--Golden Cockerel Press--Chaucer, Geoffrey
- The Canterbury Tales. Golden Cockerel Press, 1929
4to, number 47 of 500 copies, 4 volumes, wood-engraved illustrations by Eric Gill, initials printed in blue, red and black, original niger morocco-backed boards by Sangorski and Sutcliffe, top edges gilt, some light spotting and browning, extremities rubbed and slightly worn, abrasions to some covers, spines slightly worn
Literature
Gill 281; Chanticleer 63
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
The bibliography of the Golden Cockerel Press describes this set, simply, as "beautiful books". This set includes a single sheet noting the price, date of publication and requesting a copy of any periodical review. The sheet is spotted and has a tear in the top right corner.